Boxer vs Saint Bernard
Compare the Boxer to the Saint Bernard. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and Saint Bernards.
Boxer
Saint Bernard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
25½-27½ Inches
Weight
53-70 Pounds
110-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Boxer
Saint Bernard
Origin Country
Germany
Switzerland
Origin Year
1894 AD
1695 AD
Boxer
Saint Bernard
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boxer
Saint Bernard
Boxer
Saint Bernard
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Boxer
Saint Bernard
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Boxer
Saint Bernard
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
High
Boxer
Saint Bernard
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boxer
Saint Bernard
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boxer
Saint Bernard
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boxer
Saint Bernard
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Boxer
Saint Bernard
Boxer
Saint Bernard
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Boxer
Saint Bernard
