How long does a Dachshund Saint Bernard Mix live?

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

Is a Dachshund 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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Dachshund Saint Bernard Mix

A Dachshund Saint Bernard mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a Saint Bernard. Most grow into large dogs of 70–105 lb and live 10–13 years.

Dachshund, a purebred dog — DachshundPhoto: Ellen Levy Finch, 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.

Weight70–105 lbcan be 16–180 lb

Height17–20 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–13 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Dachshund Saint Bernard Mix get?

Standard Dachshund16–32 lb

The mix70–105 lb

Saint Bernard120–180 lb

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

Height runs 17–20 inches at the shoulder, against 8–9 in for the Standard Dachshund 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.

Size figures assume a Standard Dachshund parent, the size closest to the Saint Bernard. A different dachshund size moves the whole range.

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 Dachshund 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 Dachshund is usually described as friendly, curious, spunky. 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.

Dachshund vs Saint Bernard vs the mix

Trait	Standard Dachshund	Dachshund Saint Bernard Mix	Saint Bernard
Weight	16–32 lb	70–105 lb	120–180 lb
Height	8–9 in	17–20 in	26–30 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	10–13 yr	8–10 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Hound	mixed	Working

Questions about the Dachshund Saint Bernard Mix

How big does a Dachshund Saint Bernard Mix get?: Most grow to 70–105 pounds and 17–20 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–180 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Saint Bernard Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).
Does a Dachshund 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 Dachshund 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 Dachshund mixes

Other Saint Bernard mixes

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