St. Bernard vs Border Collie Comparison – Which dog is better Alpine Mastiff or Sheepdog?

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Name	St. Bernard	Border Collie
Origins	Switzerland Italy	England Scotland Wales
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	48	38
Reviews	9	13
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? St. Bernard vs Border Collie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

St. Bernard vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, St. Bernard or Border Collie? Is the St. Bernard bigger than the Border Collie breed? Is a St. Bernard smaller than a Border Collie?	Giant	Large
Weight Which is heavier, St. Bernard or Border Collie? St. Bernard vs Border Collie weight comparison:	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	155 pounds (70.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, St. Bernard or Border Collie? Is a St. Bernard taller than a Border Collie?	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

St. Bernard vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, St. Bernard or Border Collie? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between St. Bernard and Border Collie?	$1500-$1800	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, St. Bernard or Border Collie?	Very frequent: The St.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

St. Bernard vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a St. Bernard or Border Collie smarter? Which is best? St. Bernard vs Border Collie intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Trainability St. Bernard vs Border Collie trainability comparison. What's the difference between St. Bernard vs Border Collie?	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: St. Bernard or Border Collie?	St. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog St. Bernard or Border Collie? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	St. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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St. Bernard vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, St. Bernard or Border Collie? St. Bernard vs Border Collie behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Happy Friendly Gentle Going Social Quiet	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between St. Bernard vs Border Collie?	Sensitive: St. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: St. Bernard vs Border Collie?	High: St. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs St. Bernard vs Border Collie social needs comparison:	St. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between St. Bernard vs Border Collie?	St. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between St. Bernard vs Border Collie? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Border Collie dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

St. Bernard vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness St. Bernard vs Border Collie playfulness comparison:	St. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: St. Bernard vs Border Collie?	Low: The St. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly St. Bernard or Border Collie?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep St.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

St. Bernard vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	St.	Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: St. Bernard or Border Collie?	St.	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

St. Bernard vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: St. Bernard or Border Collie?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 St.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a St. Bernard more dangerous than a Border Collie?	Moderate ⏺ The St.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? St. Bernard vs Border Collie mouthiness comparison:	St. See more.	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

St. Bernard vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues St. Bernard vs Border Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: St. Bernard vs Border Collie?	Very healthy dog breed.	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: St. Bernard vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? St. Bernard vs Border Collie health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: St. Bernard vs Border Collie?	Rare The St.	Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy St. Bernard vs Border Collie lifespan comparison. How long do St. Bernard and Border Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the St. Bernard and Border Collie?	8-10 years The average lifespan of St.	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: St. Bernard vs Border Collie?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

St. Bernard vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a St. Bernard or Border Collie? St. Bernard vs Border Collie energy level comparison:	St.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need St. Bernard vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: St. Bernard or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	St.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: St. Bernard or Border Collie?	St.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
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St. Bernard vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: St. Bernard or Border Collie? Does the St. Bernard breed eat more than the Border Collie breed?	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? St. Bernard vs Border Collie weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the St. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

St. Bernard vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? St. Bernard vs Border Collie coat comparison:	Dense Rough Smooth	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long
Colors What are the original St. Bernard and Border Collie color? St. Bernard vs Border Collie color comparison:	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor	Black Tan Red Sable Brindle Lilac Gold Seal White & Red Slate Sable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red Merle White Ticked White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, St. Bernard or Border Collie? St. Bernard vs Border Collie grooming comparison:	Average: The St. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more St. Bernard or Border Collie? Do St. Bernard dogs shed more than Border Collie dogs?	St. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: St. Bernard or Border Collie?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic St. Bernard vs Border Collie hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, St. Bernard or Border Collie?	High 🔼 The St.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between St. Bernard vs Border Collie?	The St. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

St. Bernard vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	St.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly St. Bernard or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly?	St.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly St. Bernard or Border Collie?	St.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly St. Bernard or Border Collie?	St.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly St. Bernard or Border Collie? Can a St. Bernard and a Border Collie be friends? Do St. Bernard dogs get along with Border Collie dogs?	St.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: St. Bernard vs Border Collie?	No St.	Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No St.	No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	St.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

St. Bernard vs Border Collie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: St. Bernard or Border Collie? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: St. Bernard vs Border Collie?	Not really St. See more.	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

St. Bernard vs Border Collie Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can St. Bernard and Border Collie have? St. Bernard vs Border Collie litter size comparison:	6-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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St. Bernard vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club The American Int. Border Collie Registry The American Border Collie Association

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