How long does a Cane Corso Saint Bernard Mix live?

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

Is a Cane Corso 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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Cane Corso Saint Bernard Mix

A Cane Corso Saint Bernard mix is a cross between a Cane Corso and a Saint Bernard. Most grow into giant dogs of 105–145 lb and live 8–11 years.

Cane Corso, a purebred dog — Cane CorsoPhoto: Topmoretta, CC BY-SA 4.0, 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.

Weight105–145 lbcan be 88–180 lb

Height25–29 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–11 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Cane Corso Saint Bernard Mix get?

Cane Corso88–110 lb

The mix105–145 lb

Saint Bernard120–180 lb

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

Height runs 25–29 inches at the shoulder, against 23.5–27.5 in for the Cane Corso 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

The Cane Corso rates moderate 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 Cane Corso is usually described as affectionate, intelligent, majestic. 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.

Cane Corso vs Saint Bernard vs the mix

Trait	Cane Corso	Cane Corso Saint Bernard Mix	Saint Bernard
Weight	88–110 lb	105–145 lb	120–180 lb
Height	23.5–27.5 in	25–29 in	26–30 in
Lifespan	9–12 yr	8–11 yr	8–10 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Cane Corso Saint Bernard Mix

How big does a Cane Corso Saint Bernard Mix get?: Most grow to 105–145 pounds and 25–29 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 88–180 pounds.
How long does a Cane Corso Saint Bernard Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–11 years, the midpoint of the Cane Corso (9–12 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).
Does a Cane Corso 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 Cane Corso Saint Bernard Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Cane Corso mixes

Other Saint Bernard mixes

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