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
VS
Great Pyrenees
Side-by-Side Comparison
Saint Bernard
VS
Great Pyrenees
Winner giant
Size
giant
120--180 lbs
Weight
85--160 lbs
8--10 yrs
Lifespan
10--12 yrs
Better
7/10
Health Risk Score
5/10
Better
$45--$85
Monthly Insurance
$35--$70
Better
$1,600
Annual Claims
$900
Better
moderate
Exercise Needs
moderate
moderate
Grooming
moderate
moderate
Trainability
low
Yes
Good with Kids
Yes
No
Apartment Friendly
No
Overall Verdict
Great Pyrenees edges ahead with 4 wins vs 0.
VS
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
giant · Working
- Monthly Insurance
- $45–$85
- Health Risk
- 7/10
- Lifespan
- 8–10 yrs
- Avg. Annual Claim
- $1,600
Great Pyrenees
giant · Working
- Monthly Insurance
- $35–$70
- Health Risk
- 5/10
- Lifespan
- 10–12 yrs
- Avg. Annual Claim
- $900
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