Rottweiler vs Saint Bernard
How does the Rottweiler compare to the Saint Bernard? They are both members of the Canidae family. Below we put their classification, habitat, diet, size, and conservation status side by side — and settle who would win in a fight.


Side-by-side comparison
- Scientific name
- Canis lupus familiaris
- Canis lupus familiaris
- Classification
- Mammal
- Mammal
- Family
- Canidae
- Canidae
- Habitat
- Human-inhabited environments (domesticated)
- Mountain
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Omnivore
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
- Least Concern
- Lifespan
- 8-10 years
- 8-10 years
- Weight
- 35-60 kg (77-132 lbs)
- 54–82 kg (120–180 lbs)
Rottweiler vs Saint Bernard: who would win?

Rottweiler
35-60 kg (77-132 lbs)

Saint Bernard
54–82 kg (120–180 lbs)
Saint Bernard has the edge moderate confidence
Saint Bernard is somewhat heavier (54–82 kg (120–180 lbs) vs 35-60 kg (77-132 lbs)), giving it the edge in a head-to-head. In the wild these two rarely (if ever) meet — this is a what-if based on the size and diet we have on record, not a prediction.
Similarities
- Both are mammals.
- Both belong to the Canidae family.
- Both have a omnivore diet.
- Both are listed as Least Concern.
Differences
- Habitat: Human-inhabited environments (domesticated) vs Mountain.
- Weight: 35-60 kg (77-132 lbs) vs 54–82 kg (120–180 lbs).
Rottweiler vs Saint Bernard: FAQ
Who would win in a fight, a Rottweiler or a Saint Bernard?
Saint Bernard has the edge. Saint Bernard is somewhat heavier (54–82 kg (120–180 lbs) vs 35-60 kg (77-132 lbs)), giving it the edge in a head-to-head. In the wild these two rarely (if ever) meet — this is a what-if based on the size and diet we have on record, not a prediction.
What is the difference between a Rottweiler and a Saint Bernard?
Rottweiler and Saint Bernard differ in several ways — habitat: human-inhabited environments (domesticated) vs mountain. weight: 35-60 kg (77-132 lbs) vs 54–82 kg (120–180 lbs).
Do Rottweiler and Saint Bernard live in the same habitat?
No — Rottweiler lives in human-inhabited environments (domesticated), while Saint Bernard is found in mountain.
What do Rottweiler and Saint Bernard eat?
Both Rottweiler and Saint Bernard have a omnivore diet.
Which is more endangered, the Rottweiler or the Saint Bernard?
Rottweiler is listed as Least Concern, while Saint Bernard is listed as Least Concern.
How big are Rottweiler and Saint Bernard?
Rottweiler weighs around 35-60 kg (77-132 lbs), while Saint Bernard weighs around 54–82 kg (120–180 lbs).

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