How long does a Great Dane Saint Bernard Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 8–10 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).

Is a Great Dane 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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Great Dane Saint Bernard Mix

A Great Dane Saint Bernard mix is a cross between a Great Dane and a Saint Bernard. Most grow into giant dogs of 115–180 lb and live 8–10 years.

Great Dane, a purebred dog — Great DanePhoto: Markovade.pero, CC BY-SA 3.0 rs, 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.

Weight115–180 lbcan be 110–180 lb

Height27–31 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–10 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Great Dane Saint Bernard Mix get?

Great Dane110–175 lb

The mix115–180 lb

Saint Bernard120–180 lb

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

Height runs 27–31 inches at the shoulder, against 28–32 in for the Great Dane 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 Great Dane 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 Great Dane is usually described as friendly, patient, dependable. 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.

Great Dane vs Saint Bernard vs the mix

Trait	Great Dane	Great Dane Saint Bernard Mix	Saint Bernard
Weight	110–175 lb	115–180 lb	120–180 lb
Height	28–32 in	27–31 in	26–30 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	8–10 yr	8–10 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Great Dane Saint Bernard Mix

How big does a Great Dane Saint Bernard Mix get?: Most grow to 115–180 pounds and 27–31 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 110–180 pounds.
How long does a Great Dane Saint Bernard Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–10 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).
Does a Great Dane 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 Great Dane 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 Great Dane mixes

Other Saint Bernard mixes

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