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Saint Bernard vs Great Pyrenees

A detailed pet insurance comparison between these two popular breeds. See which one costs less to insure and has fewer health risks.

Saint Bernard lying in the snow with a barrel collar

Saint Bernard

VS
Great Pyrenees guarding sheep in a mountain pasture

Great Pyrenees

Side-by-Side Comparison

Saint Bernard lying in the snow with a barrel collar
Saint Bernard
VS
Great Pyrenees guarding sheep in a mountain pasture
Great Pyrenees
Size
giant
giant
Weight
120--180 lbs
85--160 lbs
Lifespan
8--10 yrs
10--12 yrs
Health Risk Score
7/10
5/10
Monthly Insurance
$45--$85
$35--$70
Annual Claims
$1,600
$900
Exercise Needs
moderate
moderate
Grooming
moderate
moderate
Trainability
moderate
low
Good with Kids
Yes
Yes
Apartment Friendly
No
No

Verdict

Great Pyrenees wins with 4 advantages

Key Verdicts

Insurance Cost

Great Pyrenees — Great Pyrenees has lower average annual insurance claims, making it the more affordable breed to insure.

Health Risk

Great Pyrenees — Great Pyrenees has a lower health risk score, indicating fewer breed-specific health concerns.

Lifespan

Great Pyrenees — Great Pyrenees tends to live longer, providing more years of companionship.

Breed Summaries

Saint Bernard lying in the snow with a barrel collar

Saint Bernard

giant · Working

Monthly Insurance
$45–$85
Health Risk
7/10
Lifespan
8–10 yrs
Avg. Annual Claim
$1,600
Full Saint Bernard Guide →
Great Pyrenees guarding sheep in a mountain pasture

Great Pyrenees

giant · Working

Monthly Insurance
$35–$70
Health Risk
5/10
Lifespan
10–12 yrs
Avg. Annual Claim
$900
Full Great Pyrenees Guide →

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