How long does a Pit Bull Saint Bernard Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).

Is a Pit Bull 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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Pit Bull Saint Bernard Mix

A Pit Bull Saint Bernard mix is a cross between a Pit Bull and a Saint Bernard. Most grow into giant dogs of 80–125 lb and live 10–13 years.

Pit Bull, a purebred dog — Pit BullPhoto: Kpo!:D, Public domain, 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.

Weight80–125 lbcan be 40–180 lb

Height22–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–13 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Pit Bull Saint Bernard Mix get?

Pit Bull40–70 lb

The mix80–125 lb

Saint Bernard120–180 lb

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

Height runs 22–24 inches at the shoulder, against 17–19 in for the Pit Bull and 26–30 in for the Saint Bernard.

Pit bull is a type, not one AKC breed. Size figures use the American Staffordshire Terrier standard.

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

Moderate

The Pit Bull 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 Pit Bull is usually described as confident, smart, good-natured. 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.

Pit Bull vs Saint Bernard vs the mix

Trait	Pit Bull	Pit Bull Saint Bernard Mix	Saint Bernard
Weight	40–70 lb	80–125 lb	120–180 lb
Height	17–19 in	22–24 in	26–30 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	10–13 yr	8–10 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Terrier	mixed	Working

Questions about the Pit Bull Saint Bernard Mix

How big does a Pit Bull Saint Bernard Mix get?: Most grow to 80–125 pounds and 22–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–180 pounds.
How long does a Pit Bull Saint Bernard Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).
Does a Pit Bull 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 Pit Bull 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 Pit Bull mixes

Other Saint Bernard mixes

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