Poodle vs Saint Bernard

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

Poodle vs Saint Bernard
Poodle
Saint Bernard
Poodle
Saint Bernard
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General Details
Poodle
Saint Bernard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-10 Years
Height
15-24 Inches
25½-27½ Inches
Weight
45-70 Pounds
110-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Poodle
Saint Bernard
Origin Country
Germany
Switzerland
Origin Year
1200 AD
1695 AD
Temperament
Poodle
Saint Bernard
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Poodle
Saint Bernard
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Poodle
Saint Bernard
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Poodle
Saint Bernard
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
32 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Grooming Needs
Poodle
Saint Bernard
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
None
Medium
Dander
None
Medium
Drool
None
High
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Poodle
Saint Bernard
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Poodle
Saint Bernard
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Poodle
Saint Bernard
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
None
None
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
Average
Average
Hunting
Above Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Above Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Poodle
Saint Bernard
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-10 Years
Health Concerns
Poodle
Saint Bernard
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Cushing's syndrome
Bloat
Sebaceous adenitis
Optic nerve hypoplasia
Cataracts
Runny eyes
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Von willebrand's disease
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Premature graying
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Neonatal Encephalopathy
Atrial septal defect
Bloat
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Poodle
Saint Bernard
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Corded
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Poodle
Saint Bernard
Breed Colors
Apricot
Black
Black and Tan
Black and White
Blue
Brown
Cream
Gray
Red
Silver
White
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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