Saint Bernard vs Newfoundland
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
Newfoundland
Side-by-Side Comparison
Saint Bernard
VS
Newfoundland
Winner giant
Size
giant
120--180 lbs
Weight
100--150 lbs
8--10 yrs
Lifespan
9--10 yrs
Better
7/10
Health Risk Score
7/10
$45--$85
Monthly Insurance
$42--$80
Better
$1,600
Annual Claims
$1,500
Better
moderate
Exercise Needs
moderate
moderate
Grooming
high
moderate
Trainability
high
Yes
Good with Kids
Yes
No
Apartment Friendly
No
Overall Verdict
Newfoundland edges ahead with 3 wins vs 0.
VS
Size
giant
giant
Weight
120--180 lbs
100--150 lbs
Lifespan
8--10 yrs
9--10 yrs
Health Risk Score
7/10
7/10
Monthly Insurance
$45--$85
$42--$80
Annual Claims
$1,600
$1,500
Exercise Needs
moderate
moderate
Grooming
moderate
high
Trainability
moderate
high
Good with Kids
Yes
Yes
Apartment Friendly
No
No
Verdict
Newfoundland wins with 3 advantages
Key Verdicts
Insurance Cost
Newfoundland — Newfoundland has lower average annual insurance claims, making it the more affordable breed to insure.
Health Risk
Saint Bernard — Saint Bernard has a lower health risk score, indicating fewer breed-specific health concerns.
Lifespan
Saint Bernard — Saint Bernard 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
Newfoundland
giant · Working
- Monthly Insurance
- $42–$80
- Health Risk
- 7/10
- Lifespan
- 9–10 yrs
- Avg. Annual Claim
- $1,500
