Doberman Pinscher vs Saint Bernard
Compare the Doberman Pinscher to the Saint Bernard. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Doberman Pinschers and Saint Bernards.
Doberman Pinscher
Saint Bernard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
25½-27½ Inches
Weight
65-99 Pounds
110-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Doberman Pinscher
Saint Bernard
Origin Country
Germany
Switzerland
Origin Year
1890 AD
1695 AD
Doberman Pinscher
Saint Bernard
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Doberman Pinscher
Saint Bernard
Doberman Pinscher
Saint Bernard
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Doberman Pinscher
Saint Bernard
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Doberman Pinscher
Saint Bernard
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
High
Doberman Pinscher
Saint Bernard
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Doberman Pinscher
Saint Bernard
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Doberman Pinscher
Saint Bernard
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Doberman Pinscher
Saint Bernard
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Doberman Pinscher
Saint Bernard
Doberman Pinscher
Saint Bernard
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Doberman Pinscher
Saint Bernard
