What is the difference between the Saint Bernard and the Bernese Mountain Dog? Appearance difference: The Bernese Mountain Dog is much smaller than the Saint Bernard Dog. The Saint Bernard Dog has a wide and round head, drooping ears, bronze eyes, and very large feet. The toes are very raised, the Bernese Mountain Dog has a flat and broad head, high-set ears with slightly triangular tips, dark brown eyes, and round and compact feet. Differences in personality: Saint Bernard is docile and approachable, while Bernese Mountain Dog is gentle, polite and generous in behavior.

The difference in appearance between the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Saint Bernard

Appearance of the Saint Bernard

The Saint Bernard dog can weigh up to 90 kilograms and is up to 90cm tall. It is one of the largest dog breeds in the world and one of the heaviest dog breeds in the world.

The coat colors of Saint Bernard dogs are mostly red, white, brown, and black, and the coat color on the body is more mixed with spots. There are two types: long-haired Saint Bernard and short-haired Saint Bernard. Regardless of long-haired or short-haired dogs, the main ones are St. Bernard dogs with red spots on a white background and St. Bernard dogs with white spots on a red background.

The St. Bernard dog has a broad and round head, a clear forehead, and a short, thick muzzle. Flat cheeks and long hanging upper lip; medium-sized, droopy ears; medium-sized, bronze eyes; large, black nose with well-developed muzzle. Regardless of long-haired or short-haired species, the coat is rich, lying flat, with reddish-brown spots, orange, or red spots with white on the head, chest, limbs, and tail, or various colors on a white background. of plaques. The chest is thick and wide, the back is strong and slopes toward the waist; the forelimbs are straight and long, and the bones of the hind limbs are thick and powerful; the feet are very large, and the toes are very raised; the tail is long and the base of the tail is high. The tail is lower when resting and raised upward when active; the body is huge.

Appearance of Bernese Mountain Dog:

The Bernese Mountain Dog can reach a height of 58~70cm and a weight of 40~44kg. It is also a large dog breed, but it is much smaller than the Saint Bernard.

The Bernese Mountain Dog has three colors, with black, white and brown coat colors. Long legs. Those with solid bones and plump bodies are preferred. The height of an adult dog from the withers is 63.5 to 70 centimeters for male dogs and 58.5 to 65 centimeters for female dogs. The body shape is square, and the body length is slightly longer than the shoulder height. The head is flat and broad, with slight wrinkles. The ears are set high, with slightly triangular tips at the tips. They hang at the side of the head when resting; when alert, the ears turn forward, with the roots protruding, and the highest points of the ears are flush with the top of the head. The eyes are slightly oval, and the eyelids are close to the eyeballs and are dark brown. The nose is black. The chin and muzzle are strong and straight. The lips are clean and the upper lip is slightly droopy. Teeth scissor bite. No missing teeth. The forelimbs are straight and strong, and the hind limbs are muscular. The feet are round and compact, with the toes arched. The tail is long and crescent-shaped, with thick hair. It hangs down when resting and is rolled up when alert, but it cannot be rolled or raised above the back. The tailbone is straight, extending to the hock or lower. The coat is dense, of medium length, showing a bright, natural shine.

The personality difference between the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Saint Bernard

St. Bernard’s personality: He has a very docile personality. Saint BernardNa dogs are also very kind and friendly, and very easy to get close to. It likes to live and play with people and children, and is very tolerant and patient with children. Saint Bernard dogs are very adaptable and have great vitality.

Character of the Bernese Mountain Dog: The adult Bernese Mountain Dog is a very gentle, polite and generous dog. They have the following advantages: strong, highly obedient, confident, not afraid of difficulties and never wild. Puppies can sometimes appear very curious and lively, but they are never annoying. Many Bernese Mountain Dogs will become very quiet when they grow up, and will ignore strangers, but they will be very excited about familiar people and will often climb on other people's laps. He is also very gentle to children and other animals, making him a master at taking care of children and other animals. They are very sensitive to human nature, so they are also a perfect family dog. The Bernese Mountain Dog is loyal to its owner and will stand firm and remain calm when facing strangers. It is the most outstanding working dog.