The Ultimate Guide to the Great Dane St Bernard Mix

The Ultimate Guide to the Great Dane St Bernard Mix

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ultimate guide to the Great Dane st.
Bernard Nix the Great Dane st. Bernard
mix is a cross between what many dog
lovers consider to be gentle giants
but is this massive crossbreed the right
dog for you surely if you are
considering the Great Dane st. Bernard
mix then you already know you are in for
a lot of dog but what else are you in
for and how do you know if your
household and lifestyle is the ideal fit
for this massive hybrid don’t worry this
article should answer all of your
questions keep reading to learn what
kind of pet the Great Dane st. Bernard
mix makes and whether or not he is the
right dog for you
number one introducing the great dane
st. bernard mix sometimes referred to as
the saint dane the great dane st.
bernard mix is a crossbreed of two of
the biggest dogs around that’s right we
are talking about the Great Dane and the
Saint Bernard
considering this crossbreed is the
offspring of two massive purebred dogs
you can bet he is going to be one
powerful pup unfortunately large dogs
come with a number of health concerns
not to mention they need a lot of
patience time and training do you have
what it takes to own a Great Dane st.
Bernard mix and what is the deal with
the crossbreed controversy let’s find
out
number two Great Dane st. Bernard
physical appearance remember the Great
Dane and st. Bernard crossbreed is a mix
between two purebred Barrett’s for this
reason his appearance and defining
characteristics are going to be left up
to chance
just like with temperament it is going
to be difficult to pinpoint exactly what
he will look like still based on the
sizes of his purebred parents you can
expect your Great Dane st. Bernard mix
to be between 26 and 32 inches tall and
weigh between 110 and 180 pounds but
what other characteristics could the
Great Dane st. Bernard mix inherit let’s
take a look a physical appearance of the
Great Dane standing twenty eight thirty
two inches tall and weighing
approximately 110 175 pounds the tall
and muscular Great Dane is hard to miss
naturally this breed has fought the ears
which some owners choose to clip he has
a long tail long legs and arms a long
muzzle and a short sleek coat that comes
in six colors brindle black fawn blue
Manville Harlequin be physical
appearance of the Saint Bernard the
Saint Bernard with his sweet face and
expressive eyes is known for his medium
length coat hanging jowls long tail
floppy ears and wide paws he stands
twenty six thirty inches in height and
weighs 120 180 pounds his thick dense
coat comes in both short and long hair
and it comes in several color
combinations reddish brown brindle red
and white reddish-brown splash brown and
yellow reddish brown mantle
number three what is the temperament of
the Great Dane st. Bernard mix since the
Great Dane and st. Bernard mix is a
crossbreed determining his exact
temperament is a bit challenging you see
when it comes to cross breeds you are
rolling the dice on things like
temperament health and physical
appearance this is because you could get
a mix of either parent in your hybrid
dog or your mix could favor one parent
genetically over the other when it comes
to the Great Dane st. Bernard mix his
temperamental traits will be left up to
genetics let’s check out the
temperamental traits of the Great Dane
and the st. Bernard so you can get an
idea of what type of personality traits
your Great Dane st. Bernard mix could
inherit a temperament of the Great Dane
despite his massive size many Great Dane
enthusiasts agree that this breed is
great with children and families and
even gets along well with other
household pets a patient and relaxed
breed the Great Dane needs a surprising
amount of exercise to stay healthy he is
also a sniffer and loves to follow
scents for this reason the AKC
recommends he has always kept on a leash
whenever he has taken outside of the
home because of his size the Great Dane
would be best suited for families who
enjoy big dogs and for owners who are
used to larger canines and know what
they entail of course all dogs should
have early socialization and obedience
training beginning in puppyhood in order
to ensure they grow up into healthy
happy well-rounded adults and the Great
Dane is no exception
now let’s learn about the temperament of
the st. Bernard B temperament of the st.
Bernard like his Great Dane counterpart
the st. Bernard is family friendly and
bonds closely with his people he enjoys
children of all ages dot however
families with very young children should
be aware that the st. Bernard could
accidentally knock into younger children
due to his massive size and sheer
strength
still this is a breed who loves his
family and bonds strongly with them
he enjoys tagging along on family
adventures including camping hiking and
more however a prospective owner should
keep in mind that this is a messy breed
who tends to drool shed and track mud
and dirt wherever he goes this is a
dog’s dog and can be a lot of dog for
the novice dog owner of course as we
mentioned above all dogs should undergo
early socialization and obedience
training beginning in puppy hood
or for grooming and basic care of a
Great Dane st. Bernard mix the st.
Bernard Great Dane mix is a cross
between two dogs with pretty different
coats as far as texture and color go
still both the Great Dane and st.
Bernard are occasional shedders and
require a similar amount of grooming and
care this means that your st. Bernard
and Great Dane mix will need a similar
amount of grooming care regardless of
which parent he takes after with this in
mind a prospective Great Dane st.
Bernard mix owner should prepare for
weekly brushing and perhaps a little
more during shedding season which
happens twice a year your Great Dane st.
Bernard mix will also need an occasional
bath to keep his coat clean and his
nails will need to be trimmed regularly
to keep them from cracking or splitting
furthermore his ears will need to be
cleaned consistently to keep waxy
buildup and moisture from causing
infection
number five training and exercise needs
of the Great Dane st. Bernard mix your
Great Dane ex st. Bernard is a large
powerful breed who is going to need a
consistent amount of exercise every day
in order to stay fit and healthy however
keep in mind that over exercising your
Great Dane cross st. Bernard could lead
to serious injury especially if he is
younger than two years old and still
developing and growing after your great
day next st. Bernard is over age two he
will enjoy a long walks jogs hikes and
more but up until to keep exercise brisk
and simple so as not to cause injury to
your Great Dane st. Bernard mixes
rapidly-growing body
number six Great Dane st. Bernard mix
lifespan and health concerns large dogs
are unfortunately notorious for their
shorter lifespans and the Great Dane st.
Bernard mix is no exception with an
average lifespan of 710 years
remember your st. Bernard Cross Great
Dane is going to be susceptible to the
very same health concerns as his
purebred parents we always suggest early
health screening for new puppies
especially cross breeds this is because
it may be difficult to determine what
your crossbreed could be facing
health-wise in his future to get a
better idea of what the Great Dane st.
Bernard could be susceptible to let’s
look at the health issues and life
expectancies of his purebred parents
number seven how to find a Great Dane
st. Bernard mix puppy do you have your
heart set on st. Dane puppies perhaps
you are looking to go through a breeder
to get your new furry best friend if so
keep in mind that research patience and
networking will play a huge role in the
health and happiness of Great Dane st.
Bernard mix puppies most reputable
breeders will have had their Great Dane
st. Bernard Mix puppies health screened
they should be able to offer
certificates proving their puppies are
healthy
number eight puppy price still Great
Dane st. Bernard mix pups can be a bit
pricey especially if they’re purebred
parents are show quality be prepared to
spend anywhere from five hundred dollars
to over one thousand dollars however if
you are looking to rescue your Great
Dane Saint Bernard from a shelter prices
are certainly much lower adoption fees
are typically around $50 to $100 and
many shelters will cover the initial vet
trip still finding a Great Dane st.
Bernard Mix puppy at a shelter could be
hit or miss we suggest you look into
specialty rescue is specific to the
breeds or crossbreed you are looking at
to better ensure you get what you want
number nine should I get a Great Dane
st. Bernard mix although the st. Bernard
cross Great Dane gets along well with
families and children of all ages and
enjoys other household pets this is a
crossbreed who is fairly large and will
require a lot when it comes to
maintenance the st. Dane dog could be
right for you if you are in the market
for a large dog who bonds closely with
his humans needs lots of exercise enjoys
being a part of the family still keep in
mind that this crossbreed has a shorter
life span and a number of health issues
that may require a lot in the way of
time and money furthermore he will need
a lot of space to lounge and play this
means the ideal home type for a Great
Dane st. Bernard mix is going to be one
that has a decent sized backyard where
he can play and romp freely
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