How long does a Saint Berdoodle live?

A typical lifespan is 9–14 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).

Is a Saint Berdoodle 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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Saint Berdoodle

Also searched as Poodle Saint Bernard Mix

The Saint Berdoodle is a cross between a Poodle and a Saint Bernard. Most grow into giant dogs of 80–125 lb and live 9–14 years.

Poodle, a purebred dog — PoodlePhoto: UszkarFoto92, CC0, 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

Height22–27 inat the shoulder

Lifespan9–14 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Saint Berdoodle get?

Standard Poodle40–70 lb

The mix80–125 lb

Saint Bernard120–180 lb

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

Height runs 22–27 inches at the shoulder, against 18–24 in for the Standard Poodle and 26–30 in for the Saint Bernard.

Size figures assume a Standard Poodle parent, the size closest to the Saint Bernard. A different poodle size moves the whole range.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to moderate

Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

Energy

Moderate

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

Trainability

Moderate to very high

The Poodle rates very high and the Saint Bernard moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Poodle is usually described as active, proud, very smart. 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.

Poodle vs Saint Bernard vs the mix

Trait	Standard Poodle	Saint Berdoodle	Saint Bernard
Weight	40–70 lb	80–125 lb	120–180 lb
Height	18–24 in	22–27 in	26–30 in
Lifespan	10–18 yr	9–14 yr	8–10 yr
Shedding	very low	very low to moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Working

Questions about the Saint Berdoodle

How big does a Saint Berdoodle get?: Most grow to 80–125 pounds and 22–27 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–180 pounds.
How long does a Saint Berdoodle live?: A typical lifespan is 9–14 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).
Does a Saint Berdoodle shed?: Shedding is very low to moderate. Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Saint Berdoodle easy to train?: Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Poodle mixes

Other Saint Bernard mixes

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