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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