How long does a Lab Saint Bernard Mix live?

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

Is a Lab Saint Bernard Mix easy to train?

Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Lab Saint Bernard Mix

A Lab Saint Bernard mix is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Saint Bernard. Most grow into giant dogs of 90–130 lb and live 9–11 years.

Labrador Retriever, a purebred dog — Labrador RetrieverPhoto: SixtyWeb, 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.

Weight90–130 lbcan be 55–180 lb

Height24–27 inat the shoulder

Lifespan9–11 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Lab Saint Bernard Mix get?

Labrador Retriever55–80 lb

The mix90–130 lb

Saint Bernard120–180 lb

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

Height runs 24–27 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24.5 in for the Labrador Retriever and 26–30 in for the Saint Bernard.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

High

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

Moderate to very 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 to very high

The Labrador Retriever rates very high 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 Labrador Retriever is usually described as friendly, active, 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.

Lab vs Saint Bernard vs the mix

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Lab Saint Bernard Mix	Saint Bernard
Weight	55–80 lb	90–130 lb	120–180 lb
Height	21.5–24.5 in	24–27 in	26–30 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	9–11 yr	8–10 yr
Shedding	high	high	moderate
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Sporting	mixed	Working

Questions about the Lab Saint Bernard Mix

How big does a Lab Saint Bernard Mix get?: Most grow to 90–130 pounds and 24–27 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 55–180 pounds.
How long does a Lab Saint Bernard Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 9–11 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).
Does a Lab Saint Bernard Mix shed?: Shedding is high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Lab Saint Bernard Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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