How long does a Bernese Mountain Dog Saint Bernard Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 8–10 years, the midpoint of the Bernese Mountain Dog (7–10 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).

Is a Bernese Mountain Dog Saint Bernard Mix easy to train?

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

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Bernese Mountain Dog Saint Bernard Mix

A Bernese Mountain Dog Saint Bernard mix is a cross between a Bernese Mountain Dog and a Saint Bernard. Most grow into giant dogs of 95–150 lb and live 8–10 years.

Bernese Mountain Dog, a purebred dog — Bernese Mountain DogPhoto: Ganjo, 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.

Weight95–150 lbcan be 70–180 lb

Height24–29 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–10 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Bernese Mountain Dog Saint Bernard Mix get?

Bernese Mountain Dog70–115 lb

The mix95–150 lb

Saint Bernard120–180 lb

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

Height runs 24–29 inches at the shoulder, against 23–27.5 in for the Bernese Mountain Dog and 26–30 in for the Saint Bernard.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Moderate to very high

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

High

The Bernese Mountain Dog rates high and the Saint Bernard moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Bernese Mountain Dog is usually described as good-natured, calm, strong. 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.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Saint Bernard vs the mix

Trait	Bernese Mountain Dog	Bernese Mountain Dog Saint Bernard Mix	Saint Bernard
Weight	70–115 lb	95–150 lb	120–180 lb
Height	23–27.5 in	24–29 in	26–30 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	8–10 yr	8–10 yr
Shedding	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Bernese Mountain Dog Saint Bernard Mix

How big does a Bernese Mountain Dog Saint Bernard Mix get?: Most grow to 95–150 pounds and 24–29 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 70–180 pounds.
How long does a Bernese Mountain Dog Saint Bernard Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–10 years, the midpoint of the Bernese Mountain Dog (7–10 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).
Does a Bernese Mountain Dog Saint Bernard Mix shed?: Shedding is moderate to very high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Bernese Mountain Dog Saint Bernard Mix easy to train?: Trainability is high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Bernese Mountain Dog mixes

Other Saint Bernard mixes

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