How long does a Newfoundland Saint Bernard Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 8–10 years, the midpoint of the Newfoundland (9–10 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).

Is a Newfoundland Saint Bernard Mix easy to train?

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

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Newfoundland Saint Bernard Mix

A Newfoundland Saint Bernard mix is a cross between a Newfoundland and a Saint Bernard. Most grow into giant dogs of 110–165 lb and live 8–10 years.

Newfoundland, a purebred dog — NewfoundlandPhoto: Hartmann Linge, 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.

Weight110–165 lbcan be 100–180 lb

Height26–29 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–10 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Newfoundland Saint Bernard Mix get?

Newfoundland100–150 lb

The mix110–165 lb

Saint Bernard120–180 lb

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

Height runs 26–29 inches at the shoulder, against 26–28 in for the Newfoundland 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

Moderate

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

High

The Newfoundland rates 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 Newfoundland is usually described as sweet, patient, devoted. 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.

Newfoundland vs Saint Bernard vs the mix

Trait	Newfoundland	Newfoundland Saint Bernard Mix	Saint Bernard
Weight	100–150 lb	110–165 lb	120–180 lb
Height	26–28 in	26–29 in	26–30 in
Lifespan	9–10 yr	8–10 yr	8–10 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Newfoundland Saint Bernard Mix

How big does a Newfoundland Saint Bernard Mix get?: Most grow to 110–165 pounds and 26–29 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 100–180 pounds.
How long does a Newfoundland Saint Bernard Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–10 years, the midpoint of the Newfoundland (9–10 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).
Does a Newfoundland 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 Newfoundland Saint Bernard Mix easy to train?: Trainability is high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Newfoundland mixes

Other Saint Bernard mixes

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