Pug vs Saint Bernard
Compare the Pug to the Saint Bernard. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pugs and Saint Bernards.
Pug
Saint Bernard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-10 Years
Height
10-14 Inches
25½-27½ Inches
Weight
13-20 Pounds
110-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Pug
Saint Bernard
Origin Country
China
Switzerland
Origin Year
-206 BC
1695 AD
Pug
Saint Bernard
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pug
Saint Bernard
Pug
Saint Bernard
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Pug
Saint Bernard
Energy Level
Low
Low
Exercise Required
Low
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Very High
Pug
Saint Bernard
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
None
High
Pug
Saint Bernard
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Pug
Saint Bernard
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Pug
Saint Bernard
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pug
Saint Bernard
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-10 Years
Pug
Saint Bernard
Pug
Saint Bernard
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Pug
Saint Bernard
