Great Dane vs Saint Bernard
Compare the Great Dane to the Saint Bernard. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Great Danes and Saint Bernards.
Great Dane
Saint Bernard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
7-10 Years
8-10 Years
Height
28-38 Inches
25½-27½ Inches
Weight
100-200 Pounds
110-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Great Dane
Saint Bernard
Origin Country
Unspecified
Switzerland
Origin Year
-1400 BC
1695 AD
Great Dane
Saint Bernard
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Great Dane
Saint Bernard
Great Dane
Saint Bernard
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-85 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Great Dane
Saint Bernard
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Great Dane
Saint Bernard
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium to High
High
Great Dane
Saint Bernard
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Great Dane
Saint Bernard
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Great Dane
Saint Bernard
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Great Dane
Saint Bernard
Average Lifespan
7-10 Years
8-10 Years
Great Dane
Saint Bernard
Great Dane
Saint Bernard
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Great Dane
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