Beagle vs Saint Bernard
Compare the Beagle to the Saint Bernard. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beagles and Saint Bernards.
Beagle
Saint Bernard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
8-10 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
25½-27½ Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
110-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Beagle
Saint Bernard
Origin Country
Greece
Switzerland
Origin Year
500 AD
1695 AD
Beagle
Saint Bernard
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Beagle
Saint Bernard
Beagle
Saint Bernard
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-90 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Beagle
Saint Bernard
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Very High
Beagle
Saint Bernard
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low to Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
High
Beagle
Saint Bernard
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Beagle
Saint Bernard
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Beagle
Saint Bernard
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Beagle
Saint Bernard
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
8-10 Years
Beagle
Saint Bernard
Beagle
Saint Bernard
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Beagle
Saint Bernard
