Saint Bernard vs Pyrenean Mastiff
Compare the Saint Bernard to the Pyrenean Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Saint Bernards and Pyrenean Mastiffs.
Pyrenean Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-13 Years
8-10 Years
Height
28-30 Inches
25½-27½ Inches
Weight
150-190 Pounds
110-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Pyrenean Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Origin Country
Spain
Switzerland
Origin Year
1659 AD
1695 AD
Pyrenean Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pyrenean Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Pyrenean Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-70 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Pyrenean Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Pyrenean Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low to Medium
High
Pyrenean Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Pyrenean Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Pyrenean Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pyrenean Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Average Lifespan
8-13 Years
8-10 Years
Pyrenean Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Pyrenean Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium
Pyrenean Mastiff
Saint Bernard
