How long does a Chihuahua Saint Bernard Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–13 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).

Is a Chihuahua 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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Chihuahua Saint Bernard Mix

A Chihuahua Saint Bernard mix is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Saint Bernard. Most grow into large dogs of 60–95 lb and live 11–13 years.

Chihuahua, a purebred dog — ChihuahuaPhoto: Caterinarufo, Public domain, 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.

Weight60–95 lbcan be 3–180 lb

Height16–19 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–13 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Chihuahua Saint Bernard Mix get?

Chihuahua3–6 lb

The mix60–95 lb

Saint Bernard120–180 lb

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

Height runs 16–19 inches at the shoulder, against 5–8 in for the Chihuahua 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

Moderate

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 Chihuahua rates 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 Chihuahua is usually described as charming, graceful, sassy. 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.

Chihuahua vs Saint Bernard vs the mix

Trait	Chihuahua	Chihuahua Saint Bernard Mix	Saint Bernard
Weight	3–6 lb	60–95 lb	120–180 lb
Height	5–8 in	16–19 in	26–30 in
Lifespan	14–16 yr	11–13 yr	8–10 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Working

Questions about the Chihuahua Saint Bernard Mix

How big does a Chihuahua Saint Bernard Mix get?: Most grow to 60–95 pounds and 16–19 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–180 pounds.
How long does a Chihuahua Saint Bernard Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–13 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).
Does a Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua mixes

Other Saint Bernard mixes

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