How long does a Blue Heeler Saint Bernard Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Blue Heeler (12–16 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).

Is a Blue Heeler Saint Bernard Mix easy to train?

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

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Blue Heeler Saint Bernard Mix

A Blue Heeler Saint Bernard mix is a cross between a Blue Heeler and a Saint Bernard. Most grow into giant dogs of 80–115 lb and live 10–13 years.

Blue Heeler, a purebred dog — Blue HeelerPhoto: Zingpix, CC BY 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.

Weight80–115 lbcan be 35–180 lb

Height22–25 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–13 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Blue Heeler Saint Bernard Mix get?

Blue Heeler35–50 lb

The mix80–115 lb

Saint Bernard120–180 lb

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

Height runs 22–25 inches at the shoulder, against 17–20 in for the Blue Heeler and 26–30 in for the Saint Bernard. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

High

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

Energy

Moderate to very 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

Very low to moderate

The Blue Heeler rates very low 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 Blue Heeler is usually described as alert, curious, pleasant. 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.

Blue Heeler vs Saint Bernard vs the mix

Trait	Blue Heeler	Blue Heeler Saint Bernard Mix	Saint Bernard
Weight	35–50 lb	80–115 lb	120–180 lb
Height	17–20 in	22–25 in	26–30 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	10–13 yr	8–10 yr
Shedding	high	high	moderate
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Herding	mixed	Working

Questions about the Blue Heeler Saint Bernard Mix

How big does a Blue Heeler Saint Bernard Mix get?: Most grow to 80–115 pounds and 22–25 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 35–180 pounds.
How long does a Blue Heeler Saint Bernard Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Blue Heeler (12–16 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).
Does a Blue Heeler Saint Bernard Mix shed?: Shedding is high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Blue Heeler Saint Bernard Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very low to moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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