Saint Dane

155-195 lbs
23-30"
United States
Great Dane
Saint Bernard
Bernadane, Great Bernard

The Saint Dane is not a dog for everyone. They are designer dogs and a mix between a purebred Saint Bernard and a purebred Great Dane, both giant breeds who are even tempered and protective dogs who make excellent family pets. But they drool, need a lot of space and don’t live very long. They also eat an enormous amount so only people prepared to invest time, money and energy in these dogs should consider getting one. But for those who do, the Saint Dane is a wonderful, friendly and protective companion who loves children and is very affectionate. They are sometimes called Great Bernards or a Bernadane. They do shed quite a bit so will need regular brushing to keep their coats healthy. Common colors include black, white, fawn and brindle and the coat is short and silky.

purpose Purpose
Companion, Sport
history Date of Origin
Unknown
ancestry Ancestry
Saint Bernard, Great Dane

Saint Dane Health

Average Size
Male Saint Dane size stats
Height: 25-32 inches Weight: 160-200 lbs
Female Saint Dane size stats
Height: 23-30 inches Weight: 155-195 lbs
Major Concerns
  • Gastric Torsion
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Minor Concerns
  • Entropion
  • Myotonia
Occasional Diagnoses
  • Distichiasis
Occasional Tests
  • Cardiac
  • Eye
  • Blood
  • Physical Examination
  • Hip and Elbow X-rays

Saint Dane Breed History

The Saint Dane is a combination of a purebred Saint Bernard and a purebred Great Dane. The Saint Bernard has a long history of alpine rescue and are believed to have saved some 2,000 travellers who were caught in the snow. They also guarded the grounds of Switzerland’s Hospice Saint Bernard where they accompanied the monks on rescue missions along St. Bernard Pass through the Alps between Italy and Switzerland. The hospice was founded by Augustine monk St. Bernard de Menthon. The dogs are descendants of the Mastiff-style dogs brought over by the Romans. They were known for their strong sense of smell and could find people who were buried in the snow. They would then lie on them to provide life-saving warmth. One of these dogs called Barry saved the lives of more than 40 people. His body was put on exhibit at the Natural History Museum in Berne, Switzerland in 1815 and is still there today. At one stage they were crossed with the longer-haired Newfoundlands but it was found that ice built up in their longer coats. Saint Bernards were later cross-bred to become thinner and taller and the International Congress of Zurich drew up the first breed standard in 1887. The Great Dane was also developed from Mastiff-type dogs, as originally bred to hunt wild boar. They were originally called Boar Hounds but the name of the breed was changed to "English Dogges” in the 16th century. A French naturalist is credited with giving the breed its current name in the 1700s. He saw a slimmer version of the Boar Hound while in Denmark and called it Grand Danois, which became Great Danish Dog. German breeders later refined the breed and bred out the aggressive tendencies. These days the Great Dane is more of a gentle giant and is laid back and mild-mannered. The breed became popular in other countries and the Great Dane Club of America was formed in 1889.

Saint Dane Breed Appearance

The Saint Dane is a huge, giant-sized dog weighing up to 200 pounds with a height of up to 32 inches. Common colors include include black, white, fawn and brindle and the coat is usually short and silky. They can have slightly longer coats if they take more after the Saint Bernard parent breed. They are powerfully built dogs who are strong and muscular in contrast to their natures which are gentle and mild. These dogs are known to drool quite a lot which is not for all dog owners. They have soft, brown eyes, ears that hang down and a deep chest.

Eye Color Possibilities
brown Saint Dane eyes
Brown
Nose Color Possibilities
black Saint Dane nose
Black
Coat Color Possibilities
black Saint Dane coat
Black
white Saint Dane coat
White
fawn Saint Dane coat
Fawn
brindle Saint Dane coat
Brindle
Coat Length
coat
Short Medium Long
Coat Density
coat density
pin
Sparse Normal Dense
Coat Texture
coat texture
Saint Dane straight coat texture
Straight Wiry Wavy Curly Corded

Saint Dane Breed Maintenance

The Saint Dane does shed a fair amount so will need regular brushing to remove any loose hair and keep their coat healthy. These dogs also drool and slobber quite a bit so you may need to use a cloth or towel to mop up after them. They won’t need to be bathed that often unless they get very dirty. Some shampoos can dry out the skin, so only use a veterinary approved product. It is a good idea to brush your dog’s teeth to prevent dental decay and trim their nails when necessary. Also make it a habit to check the ears for any debris or signs of infection.

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Brushes for Saint Dane
Pin Brush
Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Comb
Nail Clipper
Nail Clipper
Brushing Frequency
fur daily fur weekly fur monthly
Saint Dane requires weekly brushing
Daily Weekly Monthly

Saint Dane Temperament

Often referred to as a gentle giant, the Saint Dane is an affectionate dog who loves spending time with his family and is great with children. Because of their size, it is a good idea to monitor them around small children in case they accidentally knock them over, but there is no aggression in these dogs. They are loyal and protective and can be a bit wary of strangers initially. They are intelligent outgoing dogs and are easy to train. He is good at listening to commands and is eager to please. Praise and treats will work well and keep your pet motivated. They won’t respond well to shouting and are quite sensitive dogs. They are good with other pets and despite their early hunting ancestry are not known to chase smaller animals. They are energetic dogs but don’t need huge amounts of exercise and will be happy to laze around the house while you are at work.

Saint Dane Activity Requirements

Saint Danes are very active dogs who will love going for long walks or hikes. They will enjoy a trip to a dog park or to the beach but mostly love spending time with the family. These dogs will also enjoy obedience and agility training. They are prone to obesity so daily exercise is a must. An unsocialized Saint Dane can be very stubborn and hard to control because of their size. These dogs are not suited to living in an apartment and will need a garden to run around in. They can be quite sensitive to extreme weather so don’t over-exert them in the summer and make sure they are inside in winter.

Activity Level
low activity medium activity high activity
Low Medium High
Rec. Walk Mileage Per Week
9 miles
walk mileage
Minutes of Activity Per Day
45 minutes
activity minutes

Saint Dane Food Consumption

Cups Per Day
4 cups
cup per day cost cup per day cost cup per day cost cup per day cost
Daily Cost
$2.75 - $3.00
food bowls daily cost
Monthly Cost
$80.00 - $90.00
food bag monthly cost

Saint Dane Height & Weight

6 Months
Male Saint Dane size stats at six months
Height: 14.0 inches Weight: 90.0 lbs
Female Saint Dane size stats at six months
Height: 13.0 inches Weight: 87.0 lbs
12 Months
Male Saint Dane size stats at 12 months
Height: 21.0 inches Weight: 135.0 lbs
Female Saint Dane size stats at 12 months
Height: 19.5 inches Weight: 131.0 lbs
18 Months
Male Saint Dane size stats at 18 months
Height: 28.5 inches Weight: 180.0 lbs
Female Saint Dane size stats at 18 months
Height: 26.5 inches Weight: 175.0 lbs

Saint Dane Owner Experiences

Bella
12 Months
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Agility training
Walks
Bella loves climbing up our pepper tree and napping on the the big branches. She loves the rain, especially cold temperatures, when she climbs up the tree and stays there under the rain and wind. She very clumsly, funny and is a drama queen. She won't sleep until we sing her a bedtime song or a bedtime story. She is protective of our chickens and our cats. She definatly is a drama queen and she rolls her eyes and pretends she doesnt see you. Bella is very stubborn, especially when crossing the street (we don't know why), and she'll just lay on the ground and not move at all. She is very easily trained, especially crate trained, however she gets excited to greet anyone who is wearing a uniform (policeman, fireman, etc) and will jump on them. She loves chewing eye glasses so she'll jump to anyone who is wearing sunglasses/eyeglasses just to chew then and eat them (we are still work in progress to train her not to eat eyeglasses, especially when we are in public and she meets strangers). Bella is 12 month old, 24" tall - and weights 100 pounds.
2 months, 1 week ago
Bella
12 Months
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Agility training
Walks
Bella loves climbing up our pepper tree and napping on the the big branches. She loves the rain, especially cold temperatures, when she climbs up the tree and stays there under the rain and wind. She very clumsly, funny and is a drama queen. She won't sleep until we sing her a bedtime song or a bedtime story. She is protective of our chickens and our cats. She definatly is a drama queen and she rolls her eyes and pretends she doesnt see you. Bella is very stubborn, especially when crossing the street (we don't know why), and she'll just lay on the ground and not move at all. She is very easily trained, especially crate trained, however she gets excited to greet anyone who is wearing a uniform (policeman, fireman, etc) and will jump on them. She loves chewing eye glasses so she'll jump to anyone who is wearing sunglasses/eyeglasses just to chew then and eat them (we are still work in progress to train her not to eat eyeglasses, especially when we are in public and she meets strangers). Bella is 12 month old, 24" tall - and weights 100 pounds.
2 months, 1 week ago
Bella
12 Months
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Agility training
Walks
Bella loves climbing up our pepper tree and napping on the the big branches. She loves the rain, especially cold temperatures, when she climbs up the tree and stays there under the rain and wind. She very clumsly, funny and is a drama queen. She won't sleep until we sing her a bedtime song or a bedtime story. She is protective of our chickens and our cats. She definatly is a drama queen and she rolls her eyes and pretends she doesnt see you. Bella is very stubborn, especially when crossing the street (we don't know why), and she'll just lay on the ground and not move at all. She is very easily trained, especially crate trained, however she gets excited to greet anyone who is wearing a uniform (policeman, fireman, etc) and will jump on them. She loves chewing eye glasses so she'll jump to anyone who is wearing sunglasses/eyeglasses just to chew then and eat them (we are still work in progress to train her not to eat eyeglasses, especially when we are in public and she meets strangers). Bella is 12 month old, 24" tall - and weights 100 pounds.
2 months, 1 week ago
Bella
12 Months
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Agility training
Walks
Bella loves climbing up our pepper tree and napping on the the big branches. She loves the rain, especially cold temperatures, when she climbs up the tree and stays there under the rain and wind. She very clumsly, funny and is a drama queen. She won't sleep until we sing her a bedtime song or a bedtime story. She is protective of our chickens and our cats. She definatly is a drama queen and she rolls her eyes and pretends she doesnt see you. Bella is very stubborn, especially when crossing the street (we don't know why), and she'll just lay on the ground and not move at all. She is very easily trained, especially crate trained, however she gets excited to greet anyone who is wearing a uniform (policeman, fireman, etc) and will jump on them. She loves chewing eye glasses so she'll jump to anyone who is wearing sunglasses/eyeglasses just to chew then and eat them (we are still work in progress to train her not to eat eyeglasses, especially when we are in public and she meets strangers). Bella is 12 month old, 24" tall - and weights 100 pounds.
2 months, 1 week ago
Mhurrin
10 Months
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Tag
very lovable and great with other pets
1 year, 9 months ago
Gus
9 Weeks
5 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Tug-of-war
The most adorable dog ever
2 years, 2 months ago
Spada
3 Months
3 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walking
Rough Housing
running,
Playing in the snow
The dad is saint bernard and the mom is great dane, the mom had 8 puppies, 2 were/are female and were/are the rest are males
5 years, 6 months ago
Kojack
5 Months
2 People
Condo
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Long walks and road trips fetching n loves water
So far it's been a good one. He's very friendly n is a great watch dog already with a booming deep bark. He has shown aggression over a bone which bothers me but that's instinct I know. He drools alot too. But he's been a great companion for me. Hes my therapy dog. I got him after a bad break up and he has helped so much to get me out of the depression I was in. He's already potty trained n crate trained. He's very smart but very stubborn.
5 years, 11 months ago
Gemma
10 Months
5 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Absolutely love my Saint Danes! I have had Saint Danes the last six years.
5 years, 11 months ago
Rex
8 Months
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Tug-of-war
Long walks
He is so smart at only 8months old he is almost as well trained as my 3 yearold oldeenglish bulldog. Hes great with my 2 children at ages 3 and 4 with mild supervision due to clumbseyness. Great body pillow when its bed time he just loves cuddles.
5 years, 5 months ago
Duke
6 Weeks
6 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
so far it has been a wonderful experience and our family is looking forward to his growth and to be fully trained
5 years, 2 months ago
Winnie
6 Months
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
She’s still working on not jumping and biting, but she’s a really sweet dog! She loves to cuddle and smooch us, she’s our big girl ❤️🐶
4 years, 10 months ago
Max
6 Months
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
I love my saint Dane, Max. He is the perfect dog for my family. Though big, he loves laying on the couch with me and has taken to training very well. Absolutely love this dog.
4 years, 9 months ago
Sophie
7 Years
7 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
She's the best dog we've ever owned.
4 years, 9 months ago
Jenga
8 Weeks
7 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Road trip
Therapy Training
Tug-of-war
Playing fetch and going to the beach
She is a wonderful emotional support dog and is very good with my 3cats and my 10year old spaniel. She is very easy to train and are great with my 3 kids ages 2 and 5.i could not have gotten a better breed of dog.
3 years, 11 months ago
Dozer
5 Months
4 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Tug of war
walks, playing at the dog park
This breed is by far the best breed I've ever owned. Dozer is super chill all the time, never barks unless we are playing with him. He never runs to the door or barks when someone comes to visit. only thing I have against the breed is the drool. but that's easy to fix. after he eats or drinks we wipe his mouth.
3 years, 9 months ago
Roxy
16 Months
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
Fetch, tug, Bungee, walk
Fetch Walks Tug Bungee
Extremely goofy. Very clumsy. Wants to please.
3 years, 8 months ago
Nicodemus
4 Years
1 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Chasing each other in the yard
Playing outside
Napping
Playing in the snow
My boy Nicdoemus (Nico) is the most warm, kind, and affectionate dog I've ever had. His favouitre place to sleep is directly on top of me, and he loves people to death. He also loves any other animal he meets, including cats. He is goofy and fairly low maintenance, though I do make sure to brush him, clip his nails, and clean his ears on a weekly basis. The only issue he has is he is prone to skin dryness and rashes as a result. Otherwise he is easily the most wonderful dog.
3 years, 6 months ago
Count Adolf Helmut Von Boru, aka mister bobo
5 Years
1 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Being lazy
got him from the shelter where he had been abused, neglected and eventually abandoned. he was emaciated with hot spots, had heart worms and horribly infected ears. a year later he's a 150 lb house horse in excellent health and is beginning to trust me
3 years, 4 months ago
Ku jenga
10 Months
7 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Chase
playing with the cats
Fetch
cuddle
Walk
Tug-of-war
naps
She is the weirdest and sweetest dog I've ever had and loves my 3cats and other dog. The kids love her and take naps in between her paws every day and she loves to look at the pigeons but never hurts them. She is also very protective over the family and only barks when she sees a stranger outside but never without reason. But for some odd reason she does not play with her toys often but loves to play with her yellow bucket, cat tree and a rope tied to a branch with a pink tire
3 years, 1 month ago
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