Saint Bernard vs Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Compare the Saint Bernard to the Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Saint Bernards and Irish Staffordshire Bull Terriers.

Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Saint Bernard
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Saint Bernard
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Saint Bernard
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General Details
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Saint Bernard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-13 Years
8-10 Years
Height
17-24 Inches
25½-27½ Inches
Weight
55-77 Pounds
110-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Saint Bernard
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Switzerland
Origin Year
1800 AD
1695 AD
Temperament
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Saint Bernard
Traits
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Saint Bernard
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Saint Bernard
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Saint Bernard
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
High
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Saint Bernard
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Saint Bernard
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Saint Bernard
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Above Average
Below Average
Guarding
Above Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Above Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Above Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Saint Bernard
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
8-10 Years
Health Concerns
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Saint Bernard
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Elbow dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Pediatric cataracts
Atopic dermatitis
Blindness
Skin infections
L-2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria
Bloat
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Saint Bernard
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Saint Bernard
Breed Colors
Brown and White
Brown and White
Mahogany and White
Mahogany and White
Orange and White
Orange and White
Red and White
Red and White
Rust and White
Rust and White
White and Brown
White and Brown
White and Orange
White and Orange
White and Red
White and Red
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