Great Pyrenees vs Saint Bernard
Compare the Great Pyrenees to the Saint Bernard. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Great Pyrenees and Saint Bernards.
Great Pyrenees
Saint Bernard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Height
25-32 Inches
25½-27½ Inches
Weight
85-160 Pounds
110-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Great Pyrenees
Saint Bernard
Origin Country
Spain
Switzerland
Origin Year
-3000 BC
1695 AD
Great Pyrenees
Saint Bernard
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Great Pyrenees
Saint Bernard
Great Pyrenees
Saint Bernard
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
0-85 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Great Pyrenees
Saint Bernard
Energy Level
Low to Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Low
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Great Pyrenees
Saint Bernard
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium to High
High
Great Pyrenees
Saint Bernard
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Great Pyrenees
Saint Bernard
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Great Pyrenees
Saint Bernard
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Great Pyrenees
Saint Bernard
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Great Pyrenees
Saint Bernard
Great Pyrenees
Saint Bernard
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Great Pyrenees
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