How long does a Bulldog Saint Bernard Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 8–10 years, the midpoint of the English Bulldog (8–10 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).

Is a Bulldog Saint Bernard Mix easy to train?

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

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Bulldog Saint Bernard Mix

A Bulldog Saint Bernard mix is a cross between a English Bulldog and a Saint Bernard. Most grow into giant dogs of 80–115 lb and live 8–10 years.

English Bulldog, a purebred dog — English BulldogPhoto: Pleple2000, 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.

Weight80–115 lbcan be 40–180 lb

Height20–22 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–10 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Bulldog Saint Bernard Mix get?

English Bulldog40–50 lb

The mix80–115 lb

Saint Bernard120–180 lb

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

Height runs 20–22 inches at the shoulder, against 14–15 in for the English Bulldog 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

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Moderate

The English Bulldog rates moderate and the Saint Bernard moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The English Bulldog is usually described as friendly, courageous, calm. 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.

Bulldog vs Saint Bernard vs the mix

Trait	English Bulldog	Bulldog Saint Bernard Mix	Saint Bernard
Weight	40–50 lb	80–115 lb	120–180 lb
Height	14–15 in	20–22 in	26–30 in
Lifespan	8–10 yr	8–10 yr	8–10 yr
Shedding	high	high	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Working

Questions about the Bulldog Saint Bernard Mix

How big does a Bulldog Saint Bernard Mix get?: Most grow to 80–115 pounds and 20–22 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–180 pounds.
How long does a Bulldog Saint Bernard Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–10 years, the midpoint of the English Bulldog (8–10 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).
Does a Bulldog 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 Bulldog Saint Bernard Mix easy to train?: Trainability is 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.