Jack Russell Terrier vs Saint Bernard
Compare Jack Russell Terriers to Saint Bernards. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Jack Russell Terrier
Saint Bernard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Maybe
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
8-10 Years
Height
10-15 Inches
25½-27½ Inches
Weight
13-17 Pounds
110-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Jack Russell Terrier
Saint Bernard
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Switzerland
Origin Year
1819 AD
1695 AD
Jack Russell Terrier
Saint Bernard
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Jack Russell Terrier
Saint Bernard
Jack Russell Terrier
Saint Bernard
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Jack Russell Terrier
Saint Bernard
Energy Level
Very High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Jack Russell Terrier
Saint Bernard
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
High
Jack Russell Terrier
Saint Bernard
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Jack Russell Terrier
Saint Bernard
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Jack Russell Terrier
Saint Bernard
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Jack Russell Terrier
Saint Bernard
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
8-10 Years
Jack Russell Terrier
Saint Bernard
Jack Russell Terrier
Saint Bernard
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Jack Russell Terrier
Saint Bernard
