How long does a Australian Shepherd Saint Bernard Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).

Is a Australian Shepherd 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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Australian Shepherd Saint Bernard Mix

A Australian Shepherd Saint Bernard mix is a cross between a Australian Shepherd and a Saint Bernard. Most grow into giant dogs of 80–120 lb and live 10–12 years.

Australian Shepherd, a purebred dog — Australian ShepherdPhoto: Christoph Aeschlimann, CC BY-SA 3.0, 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.

Weight80–120 lbcan be 40–180 lb

Height22–26 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Australian Shepherd Saint Bernard Mix get?

Australian Shepherd40–65 lb

The mix80–120 lb

Saint Bernard120–180 lb

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

Height runs 22–26 inches at the shoulder, against 18–23 in for the Australian Shepherd 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 Australian Shepherd rates very high and the Saint Bernard moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Australian Shepherd is usually described as smart, work-oriented, exuberant. 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.

Australian Shepherd vs Saint Bernard vs the mix

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Australian Shepherd Saint Bernard Mix	Saint Bernard
Weight	40–65 lb	80–120 lb	120–180 lb
Height	18–23 in	22–26 in	26–30 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	10–12 yr	8–10 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Herding	mixed	Working

Questions about the Australian Shepherd Saint Bernard Mix

How big does a Australian Shepherd Saint Bernard Mix get?: Most grow to 80–120 pounds and 22–26 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–180 pounds.
How long does a Australian Shepherd Saint Bernard Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).
Does a Australian Shepherd 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 Australian Shepherd 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 Australian Shepherd mixes

Other Saint Bernard mixes

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