How long does a Pug Saint Bernard Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Pug (13–15 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).

Is a Pug 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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Pug Saint Bernard Mix

A Pug Saint Bernard mix is a cross between a Pug and a Saint Bernard. Most grow into large dogs of 65–100 lb and live 10–12 years.

Pug, a purebred dog — PugPhoto: Abuk SABUK, 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.

Weight65–100 lbcan be 14–180 lb

Height18–22 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Pug Saint Bernard Mix get?

Pug14–18 lb

The mix65–100 lb

Saint Bernard120–180 lb

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

Height runs 18–22 inches at the shoulder, against 10–13 in for the Pug and 26–30 in for the Saint Bernard. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.

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

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

Trainability

Moderate

The Pug 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 Pug is usually described as charming, mischievous, loving. 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.

Pug vs Saint Bernard vs the mix

Trait	Pug	Pug Saint Bernard Mix	Saint Bernard
Weight	14–18 lb	65–100 lb	120–180 lb
Height	10–13 in	18–22 in	26–30 in
Lifespan	13–15 yr	10–12 yr	8–10 yr
Shedding	high	high	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Working

Questions about the Pug Saint Bernard Mix

How big does a Pug Saint Bernard Mix get?: Most grow to 65–100 pounds and 18–22 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 14–180 pounds.
How long does a Pug Saint Bernard Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Pug (13–15 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).
Does a Pug 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 Pug 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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Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.