Chinese Crested versus Saint Bernard. Final Verdict on Which one is a Better Pet.

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Chinese Crested Versus Saint Bernard: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Chinese Crested 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 Chinese Crested 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 Chinese Crested and the Saint Bernard.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chinese Crested 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 Chinese Crested 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 Chinese Crested 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 Chinese Crested or the Saint Bernard.

Chinese Crested versus Saint Bernard

Chinese Crested versus Saint Bernard: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Chinese Crested belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

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.

Chinese Crested versus Saint Bernard: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Chinese Crested 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 Chinese Crested and the Saint Bernard

Factor Chinese Crested Saint Bernard
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 5/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 1/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 5/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 5/5 4/5
Life Span 10 to 14 years 8 to 10 years
Height 11 to 13 inches tall at the shoulder 2 feet, 2 inches to 2 feet, 6 inches tall at the s
Does NOT Shed 4/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 4/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 4/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 1/5
Intelligence 3/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 5/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 5/5
Easy To Train 4/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 3/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 3/5
Easygoing 1/5 2/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
General Health 5/5 2/5
Weight Up to 12 pounds 120 to 180 pounds
Average Lifespan 12.0 years 9.0 years
Average Price $1430 $1320
Price Range $1000 – $1600 $875 – $1525
Temperament Score 76.5 percent 84.9 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Eye Examination- Yearly Exams Recommended
  • Hip Dysplasia/Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation
  • prcd-PRA DNA Test
  • Primary Lens Luxation
  • RCD3-PRA DNA Test
  • 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
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 75 49
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 61 65

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Chinese Crested 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 Chinese Crested is 87 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Saint Bernard is 81 out of 125.

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

    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 Chinese Crested and the Saint Bernard so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    Chinese Crested versus Saint Bernard

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chinese Crested and the Saint Bernard

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

  • Chinese Cresteds cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold. However, Saint Bernards can tolerate cold weather.
  • Chinese Cresteds do not have the tendency to drool. However, Saint Bernards have a very high tendency to drool.
  • Chinese Cresteds are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds However, Saint Bernards have the tendency to develop certain health problems.
  • The Similarities Between the Chinese Crested and the Saint Bernard

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

  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Saint Bernard do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Saint Bernard do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Saint Bernard do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Saint Bernard require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Saint Bernard have low energy levels. They do not require a lot exercise time.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Saint Bernard have low exercise needs.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Saint Bernard are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Saint Bernard get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Saint Bernard are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Saint Bernard are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Saint Bernard are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Saint Bernard get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Chinese Crested versus Saint Bernard

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

    Chinese Cresteds weigh Up to 12 pounds when fully grown. Chinese Cresteds are 11 to 13 inches tall at the shoulder 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 Chinese Crested versus Saint Bernard

    The lifespan of Chinese Cresteds is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Chinese Cresteds is 12.0 years.

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

    Chinese Cresteds live longer than Saint Bernards.

    Chinese Crested versus Saint Bernard

    Temperament of the Chinese Crested Versus the Saint Bernard

    The Saint Bernard has a better temperament than the Chinese Crested.

    This is because the temperament score for the Saint Bernard is 84.9 percent while the temperament score for the Chinese Crested is 76.5 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 76.5 percent, the Chinese Crested has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 84.9 percent, the Saint Bernard has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Chinese Crested and the Saint Bernard by measuring the temperaments of 34 Chinese Cresteds and 53 Saint Bernards.

    Price of Chinese Crested versus Price of Saint Bernard

    The average price of the Chinese Crested puppy is $1430. The price of the Chinese Crested typically ranges from $1000 – $1600. However, the price of a Chinese Crested can be as low as $500 and as high as $4000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 157 Chinese Crested puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Saint Bernard puppy is $1320. The price of the Saint Bernard typically ranges from $875 – $1525. However, the price of the Saint Bernard can be as low as $200 and as high as $3550. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 163 Saint Bernard puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Chinese Crested is more expensive than the Saint Bernard.

    Chinese Crested Saint Bernard
    Average Price $1430 $1320
    Price Range $1000 to $1600 $875 to $1525

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Chinese Crested and Saint Bernard. For different price points, the charts show how many Chinese Crested puppies or how many Saint Bernard puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Chinese Cresteds. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Chinese Cresteds. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Saint Bernards

    A breakdown of the prices of Saint Bernards

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Chinese Crested puppy or the Saint Bernard puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Chinese Crested versus Saint Bernard

    Adopting the Chinese Crested versus Adopting the Saint Bernard

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Chinese Cresteds and many Saint Bernards are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Chinese Crested named Roscoepermanent Foster that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Chinese Cresteds like Roscoepermanent Foster on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Chinese Cresteds, Saint Bernards are also available for adoption. For example, Bartholomew is a Male Saint Bernard that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Saint Bernards like Bartholomew that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Chinese Crested and the Saint Bernard can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Baboo is the name of another Chinese Crested (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    Also, Cornelius is an adorable Male Saint Bernard on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    Chinese Cresteds and Saint Bernards are always available for adoption. Images from petfinder.com

    You can find more Chinese Cresteds and Saint Bernards that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Chinese Crested versus the Intelligence of the Saint Bernard

    Chinese Crested Saint Bernard
    Intelligence Rank 61 out of 130 dog breeds 65 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 40 To 80 Repetitions! Tend To Learn New Commands After 40 To 80 Repetitions!

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.
  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Chinese Crested has an obedience intelligence rank of 61 out of 130 dog breeds. The Chinese Crested belongs to the `Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Chinese Cresteds tend to learn new commands after 40 to 80 repetitions!.

    The Saint Bernard has an obedience intelligence rank of 65 out of 130 dog breeds. The Saint Bernard belongs to the `Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Saint Bernards tend to learn new commands after 40 to 80 repetitions!.

    The Chinese Crested is more intelligent than the Saint Bernard.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Chinese Crested versus Popularity of Saint Bernard

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Chinese Crested and the Saint Bernard over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Saint Bernard is more popular with dog owners than the Chinese Crested. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Saint Bernard is 49 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Chinese Crested is 75 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Chinese Crested

    Popularity of Chinese Crested

    Popularity of Saint Bernard

    Popularity of Saint Bernard

    Year Chinese Crested Popularity Rank Saint Bernard Popularity Rank
    2013 68 47
    2014 65 51
    2015 75 50
    2016 77 49
    2017 79 48
    2018 79 48
    2019 80 48
    2020 79 52

    Health Problems of Chinese Crested versus Health Problems of Saint Bernard

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Chinese Crested and the Saint Bernard are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Chinese Crested is prone to more genetic health problems than the Saint Bernard.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Chinese Crested than for the Saint Bernard.

    8 health tests are recommended for Chinese Crested while 6 tests are recommended for the Saint Bernard.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Chinese Cresteds and in Saint Bernards.

    Chinese Crested Health Problems

    Chinese Cresteds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Chinese Crested puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Chinese Crested puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Chinese Crested breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Chinese Cresteds for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Eye Examination- Yearly Exams Recommended
  • Hip Dysplasia/Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation
  • prcd-PRA DNA Test
  • Primary Lens Luxation
  • RCD3-PRA DNA Test
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Chinese Cresteds here.

    Saint Bernard Health Problems

    Saint Bernards are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Saint Bernard puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Saint Bernard puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Saint Bernard breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Saint Bernards for:

  • 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
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Saint Bernards here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Chinese Cresteds and Saint Bernards

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Chinese Crested Breed is Primary Lens Luxation problems.

    This is because the Chinese Crested ranks 7 out of 17 dog breeds for Primary Lens Luxation problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 1982 Chinese Cresteds, 23 of them had Primary Lens Luxation problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Chinese Cresteds, and how common these diseases are in Chinese Cresteds relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Primary Lens Luxation problems: Rank 7 out of 17 Dog Breeds
  • Baer Hearing Test problems: Rank 12 out of 21 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 53 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 54 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 147 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Saint Bernard Breed is Hips problems.

    This is because the Saint Bernard ranks 7 out of 198 dog breeds for Hips problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 2618 Saint Bernards, 1295 of them had Hips problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Saint Bernards, and how common these diseases are in Saint Bernards relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Hips problems: Rank 7 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 23 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 33 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 45 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 99 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Chinese Crested and in Saint Bernard and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Chinese Crested and the Saint Bernard:

    Disease Chinese Crested Rank Saint Bernard Rank
    Primary Lens Luxation problems 7 out of 17 dog breeds Not Common
    Baer Hearing Test problems 12 out of 21 dog breeds Not Common
    Patella problems 53 out of 145 dog breeds 99 out of 145 dog breeds
    Congenital Cardiac problems 54 out of 159 dog breeds Not Common
    Eyes problems 147 out of 182 dog breeds 23 out of 182 dog breeds
    Hips problems Not Common 7 out of 198 dog breeds
    Elbow problems Not Common 33 out of 144 dog breeds
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems Not Common 45 out of 70 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Chinese Crested versus Saint Bernard

    Chinese Cresteds do not like to be left alone.

    Saint Bernards do not like to be left alone.

    Do Chinese Cresteds shed more than Saint Bernards?

    Chinese Cresteds 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 Chinese Crested or the Saint Bernard

    Chinese Cresteds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Saint Bernards have a very high tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Chinese Crested or the Saint Bernard?

    Chinese Cresteds require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

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

    Does the Chinese Crested Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Saint Bernard?

    Chinese Cresteds 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 Chinese Cresteds Bark and Howl? What about Saint Bernards?

    Chinese Cresteds bark and howl, but not very much.

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

    Can Chinese Cresteds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Saint Bernards Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Chinese Cresteds cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Saint Bernards can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Chinese Crested vs. Saint Bernard

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

    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 Chinese Cresteds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Saint Bernards Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Chinese Cresteds 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 Chinese Crested or the Saint Bernard?

    Chinese Cresteds get along very well with other dogs.

    Saint Bernards get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Chinese Cresteds good family dogs? What about Saint Bernards?

    Chinese Cresteds 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 Chinese Cresteds and Saint Bernards?

    Chinese Cresteds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    Is the Chinese Crested Easier to Train than the Saint Bernard?

    Chinese Cresteds are very easy to train.

    Saint Bernards are not easy to train.

    Is the Chinese Crested Better for Apartment Owners than the Saint Bernard?

    Chinese Cresteds adapt very well to apartment living.

    Saint Bernards adapt moderately well to apartment living.

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

    Chinese Cresteds are OK for new dog owners.

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

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chinese Crested

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Chinese Crested that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Chinese Crested:

  • Bolognese (75 percent match with Chinese Crested). Here is our comparison of the Saint Bernard vs Bolognese.
  • Japanese Chin (75 percent match with Chinese Crested). Here is our comparison of the Saint Bernard vs Japanese Chin.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Saint Bernard

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Saint Bernard that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Saint Bernard:

  • Newfoundland (68 percent match with Saint Bernard). Here is our comparison of the Chinese Crested vs Newfoundland.
  • King Shepherd (71 percent match with Saint Bernard). Here is our comparison of the Chinese Crested vs King Shepherd.
  • Spinone Italiano (68 percent match with Saint Bernard). Here is our comparison of the Chinese Crested vs Spinone Italiano.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Chinese Crested and how the Saint Bernard compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Chinese Crested and of the Saint Bernard to other breeds:

    Chinese Crested Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Chinese Crested versus Cockapoo     Chinese Crested versus Brussels Griffon     Chinese Crested versus Spinone Italiano     Chinese Crested versus Spinone Italiano     Chinese Crested versus Pomchi     Chinese Crested versus Bluetick Coonhound     Chinese Crested versus Bedlington Terrier     Chinese Crested versus German Shorthaired Pointer     Chinese Crested versus Toy Poodle     Chinese Crested versus Chi-Poo     Chinese Crested versus Chinese Shar-Pei     Chinese Crested versus Lagotto Romagnolo     Chinese Crested versus Labrador Retriever     Chinese Crested versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog     Chinese Crested versus Dogo Argentino     Chinese Crested versus Doberman Pinscher     Chinese Crested versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     Chinese Crested versus Icelandic Sheepdog     Chinese Crested versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Chinese Crested versus Norwegian Buhund     Chinese Crested versus Giant Schnauzer     Chinese Crested versus Basenji     Chinese Crested versus English Setter     Chinese Crested versus Lhasa Apso     Chinese Crested versus Mudi     

    Saint Bernard Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Saint Bernard versus Finnish Lapphund     Saint Bernard versus Dutch Shepherd     Saint Bernard versus Irish Water Spaniel     Saint Bernard versus Miniature Poodle     Saint Bernard versus Dalmatian     Saint Bernard versus Japanese Chin     Saint Bernard versus Azawakh     Saint Bernard versus Mal Shi     Saint Bernard versus Whoodle     Saint Bernard versus Sealyham Terrier     Saint Bernard versus Rhodesian Ridgeback     Saint Bernard versus Japanese Spitz     Saint Bernard versus Chinook     Saint Bernard versus Westiepoo     Saint Bernard versus Bordoodle     Saint Bernard versus German Longhaired Pointer     Saint Bernard versus Pekingese     Saint Bernard versus Irish Terrier     Saint Bernard versus Weimaraner     Saint Bernard versus Kai Ken     Saint Bernard versus Weimaraner     Saint Bernard versus Kooikerhondje     Saint Bernard versus Brittany     Saint Bernard versus Great Dane     Saint Bernard versus Tibetan Spaniel     

    Conclusion: Chinese Crested 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 Chinese Crested and the Saint Bernard better suits you and your family.