St. Bernard vs Great Dane Comparison – Which dog is better St. Hubert Hound or Dane?

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Name	St. Bernard	Great Dane
Origins	Switzerland Italy	Germany
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	48	14
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Other Names What other names do they have?	St. Hubert Hound, Chien St. Hubert, Sleuth Hound, St. Bernhardshund, Bernhardiner	Dane, Gentle Giant, Deutsche Dogge, German Mastiff, Apollo of Dogs
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? St. Bernard vs Great Dane breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred
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 1887 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type 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 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 Canadian Canine Registry
Price Which is cheaper, St. Bernard or Great Dane? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between St. Bernard and Great Dane?	$1500-$1800	$800-$1200
Availability	Very frequent	Very frequent

St. Bernard vs Great Dane General Appearance & Basic Info Comparison

Size Which is bigger, St. Bernard or Great Dane? St. Bernard vs Great Dane size comparison:	Giant	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, St. Bernard or Great Dane? St. Bernard vs Great Dane weight comparison:	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)	Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)
Avg. Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	155 pounds (70.5 kg)	Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)
Height Which is taller, St. Bernard or Great Dane? St. Bernard vs Great Dane height comparison:	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)	Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm)
Avg. Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)	Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm)

St. Bernard vs Great Dane Hair & Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? St. Bernard vs Great Dane coat comparison:	Dense Rough Smooth	Dense
Colors What are the original St. Bernard and Great Dane color? St. Bernard vs Great Dane color comparison:	Brown Red White Brindle Tricolor Black	Blue Fawn White Brindle Merle Black
Grooming Which is easy to maintain, St. Bernard or Great Dane? St. Bernard vs Great Dane grooming comparison:	Average: The St.	Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level Who sheds more St. Bernard or Great Dane? St. Bernard vs Great Dane shedding:	St.	Great Danes shed moderately.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: St. Bernard or Great Dane?	4-6 weeks Average.	4-6 weeks Average.

St. Bernard vs Great Dane Characteristics Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, St. Bernard or Great Dane? St. Bernard vs Great Dane behavior/temperament comparison:	Friendly Independent Going Social Gentle Happy Quiet	Friendly Devoted Gentle Reserved Confident Intelligent Loving
Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a St. Bernard or Great Dane smarter? Which is best? St. Bernard vs Great Dane intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Smart: Great Dane's has great intelligence.
Trainability St. Bernard vs Great Dane trainability comparison. What's the difference between St. Bernard vs Great Dane?	St.	Great Danes are quite easy to train.
Playfulness St. Bernard vs Great Dane playfulness comparison:	St.	Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed.
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between St. Bernard vs Great Dane?	St.	Great Danes don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: St. Bernard vs Great Dane?	St.	Great Danes are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs St. Bernard vs Great Dane social needs comparison:	St.	Great Danes are a social breed.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: St. Bernard vs Great Dane?	Low: The St.	Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: St. Bernard or Great Dane?	St.	Great Danes are one of the best watchdogs.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	St.	Great Danes are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Moderate The St.	Low The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: St. Bernard or Great Dane?	Above 400 PSI The strongest: Dogs that have a strong bite force are usually quite powerful and large.	Above 400 PSI The strongest: Dogs that have a strong bite force are usually quite powerful and large.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? St. Bernard vs Great Dane mouthiness comparison:	St.	Great Danes have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between St. Bernard vs Great Dane?	St.	Great Danes have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between St. Bernard vs Great Dane? Which can be better for hunting?	St.	Great Danes 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.
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly St. Bernard or Great Dane?	Nem a legjobb választás St.	Kimondottan lakásbarát kutya Great Dane fajta.
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	St.	Great Danes adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: St. Bernard or Great Dane?	St.	Great Danes do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

St. Bernard vs Great Dane Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly St. Bernard or Great Dane? Which dog is more friendly?	St.	Great Danes are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly St. Bernard or Great Dane?	St.	Great Danes are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly St. Bernard or Great Dane?	St.	Great Danes are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly St. Bernard or Great Dane?	St.	Great Danes are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: St. Bernard vs Great Dane?	No St.	No Great Danes are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: St. Bernard or Great Dane? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No St.	No Great Dane is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	St.	Great Danes are usually recommended for elderly people.
Boat Dog Which one could be a boat dog: St. Bernard vs Great Dane?	Not really St.	Not really Great Dane breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	St.	Great Danes are generally with other pets.
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.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

St. Bernard vs Great Dane Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues St. Bernard vs Great Dane health comparison. Which is the healthier: St. Bernard vs Great Dane?	Very healthy dog breed.	Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: St. Bernard vs Great Dane? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? St. Bernard vs Great Dane health problems comparison:	Allergies Bloat Cataracts Dilated Cardiomyopathy Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia	Bloat Cancer Dilated Cardiomyopathy Hip Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Patent Ductus Arteriosis Persistent Right Aortic Arch Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: St. Bernard vs Great Dane?	Rare The St.	Rare The Great Dane should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy St. Bernard vs Great Dane lifespan comparison. How long do St. Bernard and Great Dane breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the St. Bernard and Great Dane?	8-10 years	7-10 years
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Hypoallergenic St. Bernard vs Great Dane hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No	No
Energy Level Who has more energy a St. Bernard or Great Dane? St. Bernard vs Great Dane energy level comparison:	St.	Great Danes are high energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need St. Bernard vs Great Dane exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: St. Bernard or Great Dane? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	St.	Great Danes exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: St. Bernard or Great Dane?	St.	Great Danes don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption Which dog eats more: St. Bernard or Great Dane? Does the St. Bernard breed eat more than the Great Dane breed?	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? St. Bernard vs Great Dane weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: St. Bernard vs Great Dane?	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells least? Which dog smells most? Which is best, St. Bernard or Great Dane?	High The St.	Medium The Great Dane 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 Great Dane?	The St.	The Great Dane drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.

St. Bernard vs Great Dane Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size How many puppies can St. Bernard and Great Dane have? St. Bernard vs Great Dane litter size comparison:	6-8 puppies	10-15 puppies
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