Saint Bernard vs American Bulldog
Compare the Saint Bernard to the American Bulldog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Saint Bernards and American Bulldogs.
American Bulldog
Saint Bernard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-16 Years
8-10 Years
Height
20-28 Inches
25½-27½ Inches
Weight
60-120 Pounds
110-200 Pounds
Intelligence
American Bulldog
Saint Bernard
Origin Country
United States
Switzerland
Origin Year
1700 AD
1695 AD
American Bulldog
Saint Bernard
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
American Bulldog
Saint Bernard
American Bulldog
Saint Bernard
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
American Bulldog
Saint Bernard
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
23 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
American Bulldog
Saint Bernard
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
High
American Bulldog
Saint Bernard
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
American Bulldog
Saint Bernard
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
American Bulldog
Saint Bernard
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
American Bulldog
Saint Bernard
Average Lifespan
10-16 Years
8-10 Years
American Bulldog
Saint Bernard
American Bulldog
Saint Bernard
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
American Bulldog
Saint Bernard
