Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Saint Bernard

Compare the Anatolian Shepherd Dog to the Saint Bernard. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Anatolian Shepherd Dogs and Saint Bernards.

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Saint Bernard

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General Details

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Saint Bernard

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Lifespan

11-13 Years

8-10 Years

Height

26-30 Inches

25½-27½ Inches

Weight

80-150 Pounds

110-200 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

Average

History

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Saint Bernard

Origin Country

Turkey

Switzerland

Origin Year

-4000 BC

1695 AD

Temperament

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Saint Bernard

Overall Friendliness

Below Average

Above Average

Family Friendly

Average

Above Average

Child Friendly

Below Average

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Below Average

Above Average

Stranger Friendly

Below Average

Above Average

Personality

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Saint Bernard

Traits

Affectionate

Protective

Stubborn

Affectionate

Loving

Snuggle

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Saint Bernard

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

30-70 °F

20-85 °F

Barks/Howls

Average

Below Average

Exercise Needs

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Saint Bernard

Energy Level

Medium

Low

Exercise Required

Medium

Low to Medium

Top Running Speed

22 MPH

20 MPH

Strength

Very High

Grooming Needs

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Saint Bernard

Coat Maintenance

Low

Medium

Shedding

High

Medium

Dander

Low

Medium

Drool

Medium

High

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Saint Bernard

Dominant / Alpha

Yes

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Breed Focus

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Saint Bernard

Distracted Easy

Focused & Patient

Breed Instincts

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Saint Bernard

Aggression

Below Average

None

Burrow / Digging

Average

None

Chasing

Average

Below Average

Follow Commands

Average

Below Average

Fighting

Average

Below Average

Guarding

Above Average

Below Average

Herding

Above Average

Average

Hunting

Average

Below Average

Protection

Above Average

Below Average

Remove Vermin

Average

Below Average

Sled Pulling

Average

Above Average

Watch / Guardian

Above Average

Below Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Saint Bernard

Average Lifespan

11-13 Years

8-10 Years

Health Concerns

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Saint Bernard

Common Health Issues

Entropion

Hip dysplasia

Hypothyroidism

Elbow dysplasia

Demodectic mange

Bloat

Entropion

Cataracts

Hip dysplasia

Allergies

Epilepsy

Elbow dysplasia

Dilated cardiomyopathy

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Saint Bernard

Coat Type

Hair

Fur

Coat Layering

Double

Smooth

Double

Coat Texture

Rough

Straight

Rough

Straight

Coat Length

Short

Medium

Coat Coloring

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Saint Bernard

Breed Colors