Affectionate
Fearless
Patient
Confident
Gentle
Strong
Willed

Playful
Independent
Happy
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Going
Social
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful

Choose a Great Pyrenees if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Mini St. Bernards are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Asia

United States

Hungarian Kuvasz, Maremmano-Abruzzese

Cocker Spaniel and Saint Bernard

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

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Ancient Times

1990s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Cream

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Sable
Brindle

Great Pyreneess have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Mini St. Bernards have medium-length coats.

Wavy

Straight

A Great Pyrenees can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Mini St. Bernard can have a litter of 6-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Great Pyreneess are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Mini St. Bernards are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Addison's Disease

Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Seborrhea
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Entropion
Cataracts

Entropion
Ectropion
Skin-Fold Dermatitis
Retinal Dysplasia
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

Eye
Hip
Knee
Blood Test
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Cardiac
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis

Great Pyreneess' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Mini St. Bernards are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Great Pyrenees has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Mini St. Bernard has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Great Pyreneess need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Mini St. Bernards require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Great Pyreneess are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Mini St. Bernards have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

Mini St. Bernard dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Sniff, Sit, Walk, Petting, Sniffing, Mouthing, Play, Being outside, People, Tug-of-war, Run, Walking, W, Hike, Going on drives, Car rides, Hiking, Tug of war, Hide and seek, Throw the ball

Tug

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Great Pyrenees, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Mini St. Bernard, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Great Pyreneess usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Mini St. Bernards usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Great Pyrenees should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Mini St. Bernard should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 100-140 pound (45 - 64 kg) Great Pyrenees feed 4.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 20-60 pound (9 - 27 kg) Mini St. Bernard feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Great Pyrenees is somewhere $4.20 - $4.90 per day.

The average cost of a Mini St. Bernard is somewhere $2.20 - $3.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Great Pyrenees is between $126 - $147. This makes an average of $1512 - $1764 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Mini St. Bernard is between $67 - $101. This makes an average of $804 - $1212 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Great Pyreneess can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

The Mini St. Bernard is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Great Pyreneess are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Mini St. Bernards make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Great Pyreneess are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Mini St. Bernards are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Great Pyreneess are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Mini St. Bernards are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Great Pyreneess are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Mini St. Bernards have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Great Pyreneess are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Mini St. Bernards are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.