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	Saint Bernard	Leonberger
General information
Origin	Switzerland	Germany
FCI group	2	2
Build	Giant	Giant
Height at the withers	65–90 cm	65–80 cm
Weight	50–90 kg	55–80 kg
Coat	Long or short, double	Long, dense
Life expectancy	8–10 years	8–12 years
Average price	€900 – €1,200	€1,200 – €1,400
Monthly budget	≈ €221	≈ €221
Compatibility
Families and children	Excellent	Very good
Daily exercise needs	Moderate	Moderate
Apartment living	Limited	Limited
First-time owners	Fair	Limited
Other pets	Good	Good
Tolerance of being alone	Limited	Fair
Guarding instinct	Very good	Very good
Strengths and weaknesses
	Obedient Low risk of running away Not very destructive Rarely barks Good health High exercise needs Not very adaptable High-maintenance coat Sheds a lot Drools a lot	Obedient Low risk of running away Good health High exercise needs Not very adaptable Prone to destructive behavior Barks a lot High-maintenance coat Sheds a lot Drools a lot

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