Foxhound vs Saint Bernard
Compare the Foxhound to the Saint Bernard. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Foxhounds and Saint Bernards.
Foxhound
Saint Bernard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
25½-27½ Inches
Weight
60-70 Pounds
110-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Foxhound
Saint Bernard
Origin Country
United States
Switzerland
Origin Year
1650 AD
1695 AD
Foxhound
Saint Bernard
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Foxhound
Saint Bernard
Foxhound
Saint Bernard
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Foxhound
Saint Bernard
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
Very High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Very High
Foxhound
Saint Bernard
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
High
Foxhound
Saint Bernard
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Foxhound
Saint Bernard
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Foxhound
Saint Bernard
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Foxhound
Saint Bernard
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Foxhound
Saint Bernard
Foxhound
Saint Bernard
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Foxhound
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