Saint Bernard dog
Large breed regular energy Double coat Working Group ๐ŸŒ Switzerland

Saint Bernard

Playful, Charming, Inquisitive

Not ranked particularly high in AKC registrations, this genial giant is nonetheless among the worldโ€™s most famous and beloved breeds. The Saintโ€™s written standard abounds with phrases like โ€œvery powerful,โ€ โ€œextraordinarily muscular,โ€ โ€œimposing,โ€ and โ€œmassive.โ€ A male stands a minโ€ฆ

โš–๏ธ 120โ€“180 lbs (54.43โ€“81.65 kg) ๐Ÿ“ 26โ€“30" ๐ŸŽ‚ 8โ€“10 yr lifespan ๐Ÿง  Intelligence #65 (Fair)

Saint Bernard Characteristics

Energy

60%

Shedding

60%

Trainability

60%

Grooming

40%

Friendliness

80%

Coat Type

Double coat

Weekly Brushing

Breed Data

๐Ÿง 
#65
Intelligence
๐ŸŽ‚
7.8yr
Avg lifespan
๐Ÿ’ฐ
$20K
Lifetime cost
๐Ÿ–
$1217/yr
Annual food
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง
Great
With kids
๐Ÿฉบ
3
Known conditions

Known genetic concerns: heart, hip disorders, fatal stomach bloat

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Saint Bernard Care Tips

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Benefits from 30-60 minutes daily exercise โ€” walks, play sessions, or swimming.

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Seasonal shedder โ€” daily brushing during spring and fall coat blows is essential.

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FCI Classification

FCI Group

Group 2 โ€” Pinschers, Schnauzers, Molosser and Swiss Mountain Dogs

Section

Molossers en berghonden

Status

recognized