How long does a Akita Saint Bernard Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 9–12 years, the midpoint of the Akita (10–13 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).

Is a Akita Saint Bernard Mix easy to train?

Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Akita Saint Bernard Mix

A Akita Saint Bernard mix is a cross between a Akita and a Saint Bernard. Most grow into giant dogs of 95–155 lb and live 9–12 years.

Akita, a purebred dog — AkitaPhoto: TsutsuiKennel, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Saint Bernard, a purebred dog — Saint BernardPhoto: Rafael Dominguez Rodriguez, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight95–155 lbcan be 70–180 lb

Height25–29 inat the shoulder

Lifespan9–12 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Akita Saint Bernard Mix get?

Akita70–130 lb

The mix95–155 lb

Saint Bernard120–180 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Akita Saint Bernard Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 25–29 inches at the shoulder, against 24–28 in for the Akita and 26–30 in for the Saint Bernard.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Moderate

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

High

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Moderate to very high

The Akita rates very high and the Saint Bernard moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Akita is usually described as courageous, dignified, profoundly loyal. The Saint Bernard as playful, charming, inquisitive. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Akita vs Saint Bernard vs the mix

Trait	Akita	Akita Saint Bernard Mix	Saint Bernard
Weight	70–130 lb	95–155 lb	120–180 lb
Height	24–28 in	25–29 in	26–30 in
Lifespan	10–13 yr	9–12 yr	8–10 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Akita Saint Bernard Mix

How big does a Akita Saint Bernard Mix get?: Most grow to 95–155 pounds and 25–29 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 70–180 pounds.
How long does a Akita Saint Bernard Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 9–12 years, the midpoint of the Akita (10–13 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).
Does a Akita Saint Bernard Mix shed?: Shedding is moderate. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Akita Saint Bernard Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Akita mixes

Other Saint Bernard mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.