How long does a Malamute Saint Bernard Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 9–12 years, the midpoint of the Alaskan Malamute (10–14 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).

Is a Malamute 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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Malamute Saint Bernard Mix

A Malamute Saint Bernard mix is a cross between a Alaskan Malamute and a Saint Bernard. Most grow into giant dogs of 100–130 lb and live 9–12 years.

Alaskan Malamute, a purebred dog — Alaskan MalamutePhoto: SCMW, CC BY 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.

Weight100–130 lbcan be 75–180 lb

Height24–28 inat the shoulder

Lifespan9–12 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Malamute Saint Bernard Mix get?

Alaskan Malamute75–85 lb

The mix100–130 lb

Saint Bernard120–180 lb

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

Height runs 24–28 inches at the shoulder, against 23–25 in for the Alaskan Malamute 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 Alaskan Malamute rates low and the Saint Bernard moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Alaskan Malamute is usually described as affectionate, loyal, playful. 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.

Malamute vs Saint Bernard vs the mix

Trait	Alaskan Malamute	Malamute Saint Bernard Mix	Saint Bernard
Weight	75–85 lb	100–130 lb	120–180 lb
Height	23–25 in	24–28 in	26–30 in
Lifespan	10–14 yr	9–12 yr	8–10 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Malamute Saint Bernard Mix

How big does a Malamute Saint Bernard Mix get?: Most grow to 100–130 pounds and 24–28 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 75–180 pounds.
How long does a Malamute Saint Bernard Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 9–12 years, the midpoint of the Alaskan Malamute (10–14 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).
Does a Malamute 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 Malamute 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 Malamute mixes

Other Saint Bernard mixes

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