St. Bernard vs Mastiff Comparison – Which dog is better Alpine Mastiff or Old English Mastiff?

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Name	St. Bernard	Mastiff
Origins	Switzerland Italy	England
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint	Old English Mastiff English Mastiff
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? St. Bernard vs Mastiff breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

St. Bernard vs Mastiff Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, St. Bernard or Mastiff? Is the St. Bernard bigger than the Mastiff breed? Is a St. Bernard smaller than a Mastiff?	Giant	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, St. Bernard or Mastiff? St. Bernard vs Mastiff weight comparison:	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)	Male: 150-250 pounds (68-113 kg), Female: 120-180 pounds (54-82 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	155 pounds (70.5 kg)	Male: 200 pounds (90.5 kg), Female: 150 pounds (68 kg)
Height Which is taller, St. Bernard or Mastiff? Is a St. Bernard taller than a Mastiff?	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)

St. Bernard vs Mastiff Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, St. Bernard or Mastiff? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between St. Bernard and Mastiff?	$1500-$1800	$1200-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, St. Bernard or Mastiff?	Very frequent: The St.	Very frequent: The Mastiff is quite easy to get.

St. Bernard vs Mastiff Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a St. Bernard or Mastiff smarter? Which is best? St. Bernard vs Mastiff intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability St. Bernard vs Mastiff trainability comparison. What's the difference between St. Bernard vs Mastiff?	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: St. Bernard or Mastiff?	St. See more.	Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog St. Bernard or Mastiff? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	St. See more.	Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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St. Bernard vs Mastiff Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, St. Bernard or Mastiff? St. Bernard vs Mastiff behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Happy Friendly Gentle Going Social Quiet	Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Cheerful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between St. Bernard vs Mastiff?	Sensitive: St. See more.	Mastiff dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: St. Bernard vs Mastiff?	High: St. See more.	High: Mastiff 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 Mastiff social needs comparison:	St. See more.	Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between St. Bernard vs Mastiff?	St. See more.	Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between St. Bernard vs Mastiff? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

St. Bernard vs Mastiff Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness St. Bernard vs Mastiff playfulness comparison:	St. See more.	Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: St. Bernard vs Mastiff?	Low: The St. See more.	Low: The Mastiff barks none to minimal. 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 Mastiff?	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 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 Mastiff indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

St. Bernard vs Mastiff Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	St.	Mastiff 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 Mastiff?	St.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

St. Bernard vs Mastiff Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: St. Bernard or Mastiff?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 St.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a St. Bernard more dangerous than a Mastiff?	Moderate ⏺ The St.	Moderate ⏺ The Mastiff has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? St. Bernard vs Mastiff mouthiness comparison:	St. See more.	Mastiff dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

St. Bernard vs Mastiff Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues St. Bernard vs Mastiff health comparison. Which is the healthier: St. Bernard vs Mastiff?	Very healthy dog breed.	Mastiffs are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: St. Bernard vs Mastiff? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? St. Bernard vs Mastiff health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Seizures Cystinuria
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: St. Bernard vs Mastiff?	Rare The St.	Rare The Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy St. Bernard vs Mastiff lifespan comparison. How long do St. Bernard and Mastiff breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the St. Bernard and Mastiff?	8-10 years The average lifespan of St.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Mastiff: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: St. Bernard vs Mastiff?	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 Mastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

St. Bernard vs Mastiff Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a St. Bernard or Mastiff? St. Bernard vs Mastiff energy level comparison:	St.	Mastiff dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need St. Bernard vs Mastiff exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: St. Bernard or Mastiff? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	St.	Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: St. Bernard or Mastiff?	St.	Mastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

St. Bernard vs Mastiff Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: St. Bernard or Mastiff? Does the St. Bernard breed eat more than the Mastiff 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
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? St. Bernard vs Mastiff weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the St. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

St. Bernard vs Mastiff Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? St. Bernard vs Mastiff coat comparison:	Dense Rough Smooth	Dense
Colors What are the original St. Bernard and Mastiff color? St. Bernard vs Mastiff color comparison:	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor	Fawn Brindle Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, St. Bernard or Mastiff? St. Bernard vs Mastiff grooming comparison:	Average: The St. See more.	Easy to groom: The Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more St. Bernard or Mastiff? Do St. Bernard dogs shed more than Mastiff dogs?	St. See more.	Mastiff 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 Mastiff?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic St. Bernard vs Mastiff 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 Mastiff?	High 🔼 The St.	High 🔼 The Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between St. Bernard vs Mastiff?	The St. See more.	The Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.

St. Bernard vs Mastiff Good With Comparison

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

St. Bernard vs Mastiff 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: St. Bernard or Mastiff? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: St. Bernard vs Mastiff?	Not really St. See more.	Not really Mastiff 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.	Yes 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 Mastiff 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 Mastiff have? St. Bernard vs Mastiff litter size comparison:	6-8 puppies	3-5 puppies
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St. Bernard vs Mastiff 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 1885 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
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

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