Comparison: Newfoundland and Saint Bernard

Newfoundland and Saint Bernard are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Newfoundland
Photo: ChrisS3435, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Saint Bernard
Photo: Хрюша, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
NewfoundlandSaint Bernard
FCI group2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originCanadaSwitzerland
CategoryGiantGiant
Height at withers63–71 cm65–90 cm
Weight45–70 kg55–90 kg
Life span8–10 years8–10 years
Recognition features
  • Large, massive dog with a dense water-resistant coat
  • Most often black, also brown or black-and-white (Landseer)
  • Broad head and gentle expression
  • Huge heavy dog with a red-and-white coat
  • Broad head with drooping lips and wrinkles
  • Both smooth and long-haired coat types
CoatDouble, oily, water-resistant coat; black, brown or white-and-black.Long or short dense coat with undercoat; red-and-white or brown-and-white.
PurposeA working dog of Newfoundland fishermen that hauled nets and rescued drowning people; it has webbed feet.Monks at the Great St Bernard Pass hospice used it to rescue lost and buried travellers.

Breed page: Newfoundland · Breed page: Saint Bernard

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.