Breed Comparison: Boxerdoodle Versus Saint Bernard

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Boxerdoodle Versus Saint Bernard: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Boxerdoodle and the Saint Bernard? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Boxerdoodle and the Saint Bernard better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Boxerdoodle and the Saint Bernard.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Boxerdoodle and the Saint Bernard is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Boxerdoodle and for the Saint Bernard. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Boxerdoodle and the Saint Bernard.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Boxerdoodle or the Saint Bernard.

Boxerdoodle versus Saint Bernard: Overview

A very important difference between the Boxerdoodle and the Saint Bernard is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Boxerdoodle is a medium-sized dog while the Saint Bernard is a giant-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Boxerdoodle belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

On the other hand, the Saint Bernard belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

Boxerdoodle versus Saint Bernard: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Boxerdoodle to the Saint Bernard based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Boxerdoodle and the Saint Bernard

Factor Boxerdoodle Saint Bernard
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 3/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 8 to 10 years
Height 10 to 25 inches 2 feet, 2 inches to 2 feet, 6 inches tall at the s
Weight 12 to 70 pounds 120 to 180 pounds
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 1/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 1/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 2/5
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 5/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 1/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 2/5
General Health 3/5 2/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 5/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 2/5
Easy To Train 4/5 2/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 4/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 9.0 years
Price Range No Data $875 – $1525
Average Price No Data $1320
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation – Min Age 24 Months
  • Degenerative Myelopathy
  • Elbow Dysplasia – Min Age 24 Months
  • Eye Examination – Min Age 22 Months
  • Hip Dysplasia – Min Age 24 Months
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    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Boxerdoodle in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Saint Bernard. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Boxerdoodle is 77 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Saint Bernard is 81 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Saint Bernard is a better pet than the Boxerdoodle. So, you should get the Saint Bernard!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Boxerdoodle and the Saint Bernard so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Boxerdoodle and the Saint Bernard

    Below is a list of where the Boxerdoodle and the Saint Bernard are most different:

    • Boxerdoodles do not have the tendency to drool. However, Saint Bernards have a very high tendency to drool.

    The Similarities Between the Boxerdoodle and the Saint Bernard

    The Boxerdoodle and the Saint Bernard are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Boxerdoodle and the Saint Bernard are most similar:

    • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Saint Bernard do not like to be left alone.
    • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Saint Bernard are not prone to nip and chew at things.
    • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Saint Bernard are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
    • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Saint Bernard are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Saint Bernard get along well with other dogs.
    • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Saint Bernard gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
    • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Saint Bernard are highly intelligent.
    • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Saint Bernard have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
    • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Saint Bernard are very playful.

    Size Comparison of Boxerdoodle versus Saint Bernard

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Boxerdoodle and the Saint Bernard.

    Boxerdoodles weigh 12 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Boxerdoodles are 10 to 25 inches when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Saint Bernards weigh 120 to 180 pounds when fully grown. Saint Bernards are 2 feet, 2 inches to 2 feet, 6 inches tall at the s when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Boxerdoodle versus Saint Bernard

    The lifespan of Boxerdoodles is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Boxerdoodles is 11.0 years.

    The lifespan of Saint Bernards is between 8 to 10 years. The average lifespan of Saint Bernards is 9.0 years.

    Boxerdoodles live longer than Saint Bernards.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Boxerdoodle versus Saint Bernard

    Boxerdoodles do not like to be left alone.

    Saint Bernards do not like to be left alone.

    Do Boxerdoodles shed more than Saint Bernards?

    Boxerdoodles do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Saint Bernards shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Boxerdoodle or the Saint Bernard

    Boxerdoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Saint Bernards have a very high tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Boxerdoodle or the Saint Bernard?

    Boxerdoodles are moderately easy to groom.

    Saint Bernards require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Does the Boxerdoodle Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Saint Bernard?

    Boxerdoodles have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Saint Bernards have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Do Boxerdoodles Bark and Howl? What about Saint Bernards?

    Boxerdoodles are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Saint Bernards are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Can Boxerdoodles Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Saint Bernards Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Boxerdoodles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Saint Bernards can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Boxerdoodle vs. Saint Bernard

    Boxerdoodles have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Saint Bernards do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Can Boxerdoodles Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Saint Bernards Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Boxerdoodles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Saint Bernards cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Boxerdoodle or the Saint Bernard?

    Boxerdoodles get along very well with other dogs.

    Saint Bernards get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Boxerdoodles good family dogs? What about Saint Bernards?

    Boxerdoodles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Saint Bernards are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Boxerdoodles and Saint Bernards?

    Boxerdoodles get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Saint Bernards get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Boxerdoodle Easier to Train than the Saint Bernard?

    Boxerdoodles are very easy to train.

    Saint Bernards are not easy to train.

    Is the Boxerdoodle Better for Apartment Owners than the Saint Bernard?

    Boxerdoodles do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Saint Bernards adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Boxerdoodle or the Saint Bernard?

    Boxerdoodles are OK for new dog owners.

    Saint Bernards are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Conclusion: Boxerdoodle versus Saint Bernard. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Boxerdoodle and the Saint Bernard better suits you and your family.