How tall is a Saint Bernard?

An adult Saint Bernard stands about 28 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.

Is a Saint Bernard considered a giant dog?

Yes — at 28" / 160 lb, the Saint Bernard falls into the giant-breed size class (shoulder height 28" and up). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #18 tallest.

How does a Saint Bernard compare to a person?

At 28" tall, a Saint Bernard stands about 44% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

Saint Bernard Size Compared to a Person

A Saint Bernard stands 28″ at the shoulder and weighs about 160 lb — that puts it at 44% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #18 by shoulder height and falls into the giant-breed size class (Giant breeds, 28" and up).

Saint Bernard next to a person at scale — 28-inch shoulder height, 160 lb. Drawn by iDogNames. — Saint Bernard at 28″ / 160 lb, next to an average adult at 5′4″ / 135 lb. Drawn to AKC breed standards.

How a Saint Bernard compares

	Saint Bernard	Person	Difference
Shoulder height	28″	64″	-36″
Weight	160 lb	135 lb	+25 lb

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About the Saint Bernard

The Saint Bernard is one of the most iconic giant breeds in the world, famed for its legendary rescue work in the treacherous Swiss Alps. These gentle giants were bred by monks at the Great St. Bernard Hospice to locate and save travelers lost in snowstorms. Weighing up to 180 pounds with a massive head, soulful eyes, and a warm expression, Saint Bernards are the definition of a gentle giant — powerful yet incredibly tender-hearted.

Similar-size breeds

The 8 breeds in the Giant size class with shoulder height closest to the Saint Bernard.

Borzoi — 28″ / 90 lb (same height)
Daniff — 28″ / 130 lb (same height)
Giant Maso Mastiff — 28″ / 180 lb (same height)
Newfoundland — 28″ / 140 lb (same height)
Sloughi — 28″ / 53 lb (same height)
Anatolian Shepherd — 29″ / 130 lb (+1″ vs Saint Bernard)
Black Russian Terrier — 29″ / 105 lb (+1″ vs Saint Bernard)
Greyhound — 29″ / 68 lb (+1″ vs Saint Bernard)

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Frequently asked

How tall is a Saint Bernard?: An adult Saint Bernard stands about 28 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
Is a Saint Bernard considered a giant dog?: Yes — at 28" / 160 lb, the Saint Bernard falls into the giant-breed size class (shoulder height 28" and up). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #18 tallest.
How does a Saint Bernard compare to a person?: At 28" tall, a Saint Bernard stands about 44% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

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