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A Saint Berdoodle is a cross between a Saint Bernard and a Poodle. They are a large but gentle breed that are affectionate and intelligent and known for their hypoallergenic coats. Saint Berdoodles come in three main sizes including Toy Saint Berdoodles, Standard Saint Berdoodles and Giant Saint Berdoodle.
Saint Berdoodles require a substantial calorie intake as they grow and to maintain energy and stamina as they reach adulthood. Typically, a large dog should be fed a high quality dry food twice daily with amounts totaling between 4 to 10 cups per day. The amount will depend on his age, size, build and activity level.
As always, if you have any concerns about establishing or altering your dog’s diet, it’s worth checking in with a veterinarian first. While pet blogs and pet food manufacturers provide useful feeding guidelines, they are still only guidelines and should never be treated as gospel. All dogs are different, each with their own dietary needs. The only person qualified to determine the specific diet of your personal pup is a vet. So, always defer to your vet’s expertise before making any changes to your pup’s diet for the best results.
His eager to please personality and heavier size means he loves to perform any task requested of him… then take a little nap.
This is considered to be a highly intelligent pooch, so owners can expect their dog to be fairly easy to train. His eager-to-please personality and heavier size means he loves to perform any task requested of him…and then take a little nap. He will require early socialization and obedience training and requires a handler who can be a calm, consistent, yet dominant pack leader. As with most breeds, he does well with gentle, reward-focused training versus a heavy-handed approach. Anything less that positive reinforcement and reward-based training is close to abuse and should be avoided at all costs.
This is a big boy and he will typically weigh in at between 110 and 200 pounds. The substantial difference in size is down to whether his hybrid lineage is more reflective of the Standard poodle or the Saint Bernard. This is big boy and that should definitely be part of the decision to bring one of these pups into your home. Obviously they won’t do well in small apartments. They need space to thrive (and not damage everything in your home).
The Saint Berdoodle is an affectionate and loving dog who thrives on being the center of attention and getting involved in all family activities. Being such a social animal, it should come as no surprise that he doesn’t do well when left on his own and his strong sense of family can result in a dog that is destructive if he lacks proper supervision and interaction for extended periods. They are wary of strangers and are known to safeguard their territory, family and the property as they deem necessary.
As with most hybrids many of the serious health issues that plague the parent breeds can often by-pass their offspring. New pet parents can never assume this will be the case however, so should do their homework on any hybrid animal. For the Saint Berdoodle, this can include hip dysplasia, ear infections, Wobbler Syndrome, bloat, skin problems and Willebrand’s diseases – which impact his blood’s ability to clot. It’s always wise to maintain regular checkups with a vet (especially as your dog enters his senior years) to ensure that any potential health issues are identified and treated as early as possible.
The average life span of a Saint Berdoodle is 10-12 years
The Saint Berdoodle is a big boy and will require daily rigorous walks to keep him mentally and physically active. He will need an owner who is able to handle his large physique and early leash training is essential in order to make the most of outings. Note that his larger, bulky size means that he does not have limitless energy levels so don’t expect your new pooch to become your running or cycling buddy. He is social, so off-leash dog parks will provide him with a great outlet, as will a home with a fenced yard that offers him plenty of room to run, play and roam at will.
The Saint Berdoodle is an affectionate, loving dog who thrives on being the center of attention and getting involved in all family activities.
The Saint Berdoodle often inherits his size and stature from the Saint Bernard and his coat from the Standard poodle. While typically curly and comprised of both coarse and silky hair, he is a low- to moderate-shedder which makes him a great fit for owners with allergies. For those wanting to ensure their dog leans towards “low” shedding, choose one with a curlier coarse coat. Grooming of this big boy depends on the type of coat but daily brushing and combing is ideal and a regular check of his ears and eyes should be done to reduce the chance for infection. Bathing can be done as infrequently as once per month or as needed.
New owners may be hoping to adopt the non-shedding variety of the Saint Berdoodle – the pup whose coat is curly and takes after the Poodle versus the Saint Bernard. Typically, a breeder can tell by about the 4-5 week mark when the hair on the pup’s muzzle is growing towards the eyes and the fur on his legs is getting fuller – in some instances the pup’s curly coat will be obvious, so dilemma solved! Their coat will typically lighten up as they grow, with their permanent coat color and texture presenting by the one year mark.