Kuvasz vs Saint Bernard
Compare the Kuvasz to the Saint Bernard. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Kuvasz and Saint Bernards.
Kuvasz
Saint Bernard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Height
26-30 Inches
25½-27½ Inches
Weight
70-115 Pounds
110-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Kuvasz
Saint Bernard
Origin Country
Hungary
Switzerland
Origin Year
-2000 BC
1695 AD
Kuvasz
Saint Bernard
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Kuvasz
Saint Bernard
Kuvasz
Saint Bernard
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-70 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Kuvasz
Saint Bernard
Energy Level
Medium to High
Low
Exercise Required
High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Kuvasz
Saint Bernard
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
High
Kuvasz
Saint Bernard
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Kuvasz
Saint Bernard
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Kuvasz
Saint Bernard
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Kuvasz
Saint Bernard
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Kuvasz
Saint Bernard
Kuvasz
Saint Bernard
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Wooly
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Kuvasz
Saint Bernard
