Saint Dane (Great Dane x Saint Bernard)
Saint Dane is a smart dog known for its protective nature and strong guarding skills, alongside an affectionate and calm disposition. This would be a perfect family dog for those who can cope with its big size and high energy levels. Though it is a working dog like St. Bernard as one of its parents, it does not inherit the chasing instinct of the latter. These dogs are known for their immense appetite like the St. Bernard; hence maintaining them could be a bit of a task.
Dog Profile
| Other Names | Bernadane, Great Bernard, St. Dane |
| Breed Registry Details | IDCR, ACHC, DRA |
| Nicknames | – |
| Common Physical Features | Large head; floppy, hanging ears; deep chest, low set tail |
| Coat Type | Straight, silky, short |
| Colours | White, brindle, golden, black, red, fawn, blue |
| Life Expectancy | 6-10 years |
| Size | Big |
| Height | Male and Female: 60-80 cm |
| Weight | Male and Female: 70 – 90 kg |
| Litter Size | 6-7 puppies |
| Personality | Even-tempered, friendly, loyal, attentive, smart, active |
| Kids-Friendly | Partially (could knock down small kids due to its big size, thus needing supervision.) |
| Animal-Friendly | Yes |
| Climate Compatibility | Moderate (Sensitive to extreme conditions) |
| Care Level | Moderate |
| Exercise Requirements | High; Walking (45 minutes a day, divided into two or three walks); Jogging (15-20 minutes) |
| Grooming Needs | High |
| Coat Brushing | Regular (Once a day) |
| Bathing | Occasional (Once a month) |
| Eyes and Ears Cleaning | Frequent (Once a week) |
| Mouth Cleaning | Regular (Once a day; since they might be heavy droolers like their St. Bernard parent) |
| Brushing of Teeth | Regular (Once a day) |
| Nail Clipping | Occasional (Once or twice a month) |
| Feeding | |
| Adults | 4.5 to 6 cups dry dog food per day |
| Puppies | ½-1 ½ cups puppy food at two months, with the amount increasing till the time it is two years old |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
| Barking Capacity | Minimal (if it takes more to the Great Dane’s side); Excessive (in case it follows the St. Bernard’s traits) |
| Trainability | Moderate (as Saint Bernard is not too fast a learner) |
| Common Health Problems | Bloating, heart ailments (like the Great Dane), eye problems, and epilepsy ( if it inherits more of the Saint Bernard’s genes) |
| Origin | USA |
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Suitable Names for a Saint Dane
Males
- Badshah
- Baloo
- Gabbar
- Danny
- Bernard
Females
- Niah
- Jenny
- Babli
- Sally
- Honey
