Saint Dane vs Saint Bernard
Compare Saint Danes to Saint Bernards. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Saint Dane
Saint Bernard
Breed Type
Hybrid
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-10 Years
8-10 Years
Height
28-35 Inches
25½-27½ Inches
Weight
120-220 Pounds
110-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Saint Dane
Saint Bernard
Origin Country
Unspecified
Switzerland
Origin Year
Unspecified
1695 AD
Saint Dane
Saint Bernard
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Saint Dane
Saint Bernard
Saint Dane
Saint Bernard
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Saint Dane
Saint Bernard
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
Very High
Saint Dane
Saint Bernard
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
High to Very High
High
Saint Dane
Saint Bernard
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Saint Dane
Saint Bernard
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Saint Dane
Saint Bernard
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Saint Dane
Saint Bernard
Average Lifespan
6-10 Years
8-10 Years
Saint Dane
Saint Bernard
Saint Dane
Saint Bernard
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Saint Dane
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