How long does a Boxer Saint Bernard Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 9–11 years, the midpoint of the Boxer (10–12 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).

Is a Boxer 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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Boxer Saint Bernard Mix

A Boxer Saint Bernard mix is a cross between a Boxer and a Saint Bernard. Most grow into giant dogs of 85–130 lb and live 9–11 years.

Boxer, a purebred dog — BoxerPhoto: Flickr user boxercab, CC BY 2.0, 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.

Weight85–130 lbcan be 50–180 lb

Height24–28 inat the shoulder

Lifespan9–11 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Boxer Saint Bernard Mix get?

Boxer50–80 lb

The mix85–130 lb

Saint Bernard120–180 lb

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

Height runs 24–28 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–25 in for the Boxer 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

High

The Boxer rates 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 Boxer is usually described as bright, fun-loving, active. 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.

Boxer vs Saint Bernard vs the mix

Trait	Boxer	Boxer Saint Bernard Mix	Saint Bernard
Weight	50–80 lb	85–130 lb	120–180 lb
Height	21.5–25 in	24–28 in	26–30 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	9–11 yr	8–10 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Boxer Saint Bernard Mix

How big does a Boxer Saint Bernard Mix get?: Most grow to 85–130 pounds and 24–28 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 50–180 pounds.
How long does a Boxer Saint Bernard Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 9–11 years, the midpoint of the Boxer (10–12 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).
Does a Boxer 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 Boxer 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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Other Saint Bernard mixes

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