How long does a Saint Bernard Bloodhound Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 9–11 years, the midpoint of the Saint Bernard (8–10 years) and the Bloodhound (10–12 years).

Is a Saint Bernard Bloodhound 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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Saint Bernard Bloodhound Mix

A Saint Bernard Bloodhound mix is a cross between a Saint Bernard and a Bloodhound. Most grow into giant dogs of 100–145 lb and live 9–11 years.

Saint Bernard, a purebred dog — Saint BernardPhoto: Rafael Dominguez Rodriguez, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Bloodhound, a purebred dog — BloodhoundPhoto: Mary Bloom, American Kennel Club, 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.

Weight100–145 lbcan be 80–180 lb

Height24–28 inat the shoulder

Lifespan9–11 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Saint Bernard Bloodhound Mix get?

Saint Bernard120–180 lb

The mix100–145 lb

Bloodhound80–110 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Saint Bernard Bloodhound 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 26–30 in for the Saint Bernard and 23–27 in for the Bloodhound.

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 Saint Bernard rates moderate and the Bloodhound low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Saint Bernard is usually described as playful, charming, inquisitive. The Bloodhound as friendly, independent, inquisitive. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Saint Bernard vs Bloodhound vs the mix

Trait	Saint Bernard	Saint Bernard Bloodhound Mix	Bloodhound
Weight	120–180 lb	100–145 lb	80–110 lb
Height	26–30 in	24–28 in	23–27 in
Lifespan	8–10 yr	9–11 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Saint Bernard Bloodhound Mix

How big does a Saint Bernard Bloodhound Mix get?: Most grow to 100–145 pounds and 24–28 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 80–180 pounds.
How long does a Saint Bernard Bloodhound Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 9–11 years, the midpoint of the Saint Bernard (8–10 years) and the Bloodhound (10–12 years).
Does a Saint Bernard Bloodhound 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 Saint Bernard Bloodhound Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Saint Bernard mixes

Other Bloodhound mixes

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