How long does a Husky Saint Bernard Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Siberian Husky (12–14 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).

Is a Husky 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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Husky Saint Bernard Mix

A Husky Saint Bernard mix is a cross between a Siberian Husky and a Saint Bernard. Most grow into giant dogs of 80–120 lb and live 10–12 years.

Siberian Husky, a purebred dog — Siberian HuskyPhoto: ShonMichaeli, 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.

Weight80–120 lbcan be 35–180 lb

Height23–27 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Husky Saint Bernard Mix get?

Siberian Husky35–60 lb

The mix80–120 lb

Saint Bernard120–180 lb

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

Height runs 23–27 inches at the shoulder, against 20–23.5 in for the Siberian Husky 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

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 Siberian Husky 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 Siberian Husky is usually described as loyal, mischievous, outgoing. 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.

Husky vs Saint Bernard vs the mix

Trait	Siberian Husky	Husky Saint Bernard Mix	Saint Bernard
Weight	35–60 lb	80–120 lb	120–180 lb
Height	20–23.5 in	23–27 in	26–30 in
Lifespan	12–14 yr	10–12 yr	8–10 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Husky Saint Bernard Mix

How big does a Husky Saint Bernard Mix get?: Most grow to 80–120 pounds and 23–27 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 35–180 pounds.
How long does a Husky Saint Bernard Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Siberian Husky (12–14 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).
Does a Husky 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 Husky 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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Other Saint Bernard mixes

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