Mastiff vs Saint Bernard

Compare the Mastiff to the Saint Bernard. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Mastiffs and Saint Bernards.

Mastiff vs Saint Bernard
Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Mastiff
Saint Bernard
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General Details
Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-10 Years
8-10 Years
Height
27-32 Inches
25½-27½ Inches
Weight
120-220 Pounds
110-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Below Average
Average
History
Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Origin Country
China
Switzerland
Origin Year
-700 BC
1695 AD
Temperament
Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Personality
Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Protective
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
High
High
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Above Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Average
Above Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Average Lifespan
6-10 Years
8-10 Years
Health Concerns
Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Seizures
Cystinuria
Bloat
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Breed Colors
Apricot
Fawn
Brown and White
Mahogany and White
Orange and White
Red and White
Rust and White
White and Brown
White and Orange
White and Red
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