Saint Berdoodle – Dog Breed Information On The Mixed Breed

• Size: Small
• Dog Breed Group: Hybrid
• Purebred: No
• Lifespan: 10-12 Years
• Height: Male: 27-30(68 -76 Cm); Female: 24-27 Inches (60-68 Cm)
• Weight: Male: 150-190(68-86 Kg); Female: 120-170 Lbs( 54-77 Kg)
• Coat Appearance: Curly, Soft Coats Or Slightly Coarser, Longer Coarser Coats
• Coat Colors: Solid White, Apricot, Black,  Fawn; May Have Markings In Black,  White, Mahogany
• Temperament: Affectionate,   Adorable,  Energetic, Easygoing, Friendly, Laidback,  Intelligent, Lively,  Loyal, Keen, Outgoing,   Pleasant, Responsive, Social, Spirited
• Good With Children: Yes
• Intelligence Level: High
• Good With Pets: Yes
• Hypoallergenic: Yes
• Grooming: High
• Shedding: Average
• Barking: Barks When Necessary
• Suitable For Apartments: Yes
• Need For Exercise: High
• Easy To Train: Yes
• Good For First Time Owners: Yes
• Health Issues: Distichiasis, Gastric Torsion, Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia, Sebaceous Adenitis, Addison’s Disease, Mitral Valve Disease, Wobbler’s Syndrome
• Litter Size: 4-6 Puppies
• Average Price: $1500 To $2,000 USD

Little is known about the beginnings of the Saint Berdoodle, though both the parent dog breeds that make the hybrid have long histories.

Saint Bernard Dogs

This big working dog was bred as a rescue dog and has its origin from the Italian Alps and Switzerland. These large teddies are hard to train and must be put in for earlier discipline training for a benevolent temperament.

Poodles

These viciously smart dogs have a conflicting origin. This popular dog breed has remarkable athletic strength and is easy to train. It always likes to be with the company of their family and needs consistent exercises and activities to be at its best.

Saint Bernard + Poodle = Saint Berdoodle

These Doodle dogs (doodles are a cross between a Poodle and another dog breed) were likely originally bred when the popularity of mixed breeds increased during the 1980s.

In view of the fact that the bloodlines of crossbreeds are not well documented, there is a very little history about Saint Berdoodles.

Berpoos can either be a first-generation (F1), a second-generation (F2) or an F1B hybrid dog. The F1 Saint Berdoodle results from breeding directly purebred Saint Bernard and Poodle.

On the other hand, Second generation Saint Berdoodle is a byproduct of two Saint Berdoodle. Finally, F1B Saint Berdoodle is produced from mixing a Saint Berdoodle with either a pure Saint Bernard or pure Poodle.

Such dogs are bred to inherit an individual useful gene in the parent minus all the shortcomings found in its other ancestral genes.

A miniature variety of Saint Berdoodles (miniature Saint Berdoodle) has been bred by crossing a miniature poodle/Aussiedoodle with a miniature St. Bernard.

Although not recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC), it is registered with several mixed-breed registries, including the following:

• American Canine Hybrid Club
• Designer Breed Registry
• Designer Dogs Kennel Club
• Dog Registry of America, Inc.
• International Designer Canine Registry

5 Doodly facts of Berdoodle

1. They belong to the Sock Snatchers group (or gloves, shoes, dresses, curtains!)
2. They have the perfect doodly head tilt and let you know when they’re listening keenly.
3. You can’t resist having one Berdoodle! yup, there is a miniature Berdoodle too
4. Balls! Tennis balls, Rubber balls, or any balls – they have an instant love affair.
5. When people see you on the street, you can surely expect questions and positive remarks. Its better your pup wears a sign that says, “Yes, I am a Doodle…Berdoodle”

If you want a dog who…

• Is conveniently-sized and powerful, with a thick furry and fluffy coat
• Usually kind and even-tempered with everyone
• Animated, playful and entertaining
• Receptive to training in a slow, good-natured way
• Is good with other dogs, cats, and pets

A Berpoo may be right for you.

If you don’t want to deal with…

• a streak of stubbornness and overly possessive of owners and families
• boisterousness and exuberant jumping when young
• Separation anxiety and destructiveness when left alone too much
• Fearfulness/Timidity or aggression in some lineage, or when not socialized enough
• stubbornness and/or dominance problems, particularly in males
• The potential for some health problems

A Berpoo may not be right for you.

How big do Saint Berdoodles get?

Adult St.Berdoodles are big size doodle dogs and possess a big face and big feet.

• Height – Male: 27-30(68 -76 cm); Female: 24-27 inches (60-68 cm)
• Weight – Male: 150-190(68-86 Kg); Female: 120-170 lbs( 54-77 kg)

Saint Berdoodle Lifespan

The average lifespan of a Saint Berdoodle is 10- 12 years. Their poodle genes give them a little longevity of 2-3 years more.

Coat Color

• Solid White
• Apricot
• Black
• Fawn May Have Markings In Black
• White
• Mahogany

Appearance

Like any crossbreeds, Saint Berdoodle’s physical characteristics are predictable as it may inherit more or fewer traits from each of its parents’ breeds.

They are usually large dogs and appropriately proportioned.

Berpoo puppies typically inherit the Saint Bernard’s looks while the stature, as well as the coat, is more like a Poodle.

Its temperament depends on genetics. Saint Berdoodle’s face is 50/50 cross between the Poodle and Saint Bernard.

Very large head, short muzzles with a well-defined stop and the top of their head is nicely domed which adds to the Berpoos gentle, intelligent look.

It has large, round eyes with black rims with a keen and alert expression.

Droopy ears well covered with lightly curled long hairs and lie close to a dog’s cheeks. Berpoos have strong jaws with a perfect scissor bite.

• Exercise Needs – Medium
• Intensity – Medium
• Activity Level – Medium
• Exercise Requirements – 45 Minutes/Day
• Walk Mileage/ Week – 6 Miles
• Playfulness – High
• Grooming Needs – Average
• Tendency To Drool – Average
• To Snore – Low
• Bark – When Needed
• Dig – Low
• Social/Attention Needs – High

Saint Berdoodle will inherit a higher than average intelligence from both his parents, particularly the Poodle, which is placed in the top quartile of clever dog breeds.

This fluffy little people pleaser usually is a good-natured and high-spirited personality that will allow it to fit into most households. A family with young kids will suit it perfectly; existing cats or other pets will not be an impediment.

Like all the owners must be aware that, they are really affectionate and will enjoy spending all of their time with their family.

Saint Berdoodles have alert eyes and ears so they can be classified as guard dogs too. They will calmly and sharply watch their surroundings without any fuss to make sure that everybody is safe.

These dogs may bark at strangers, even otherwise their size says it all to the intruders.

They sure do love to play, but they are usually laidback. So don’t be surprised if these gentlemen spend their days lying on your couch.

Adaptability

• Apartment Living – Yes
• Good For First-Time Owners – Yes
• Sensitivity Level – High
• Loneliness – Not Suited To Be Alone
• Cold Weather – Good
• Hot Weather – Good

Friendliness

• With Family – High
• Kids – High
• Other Dogs – High
• Cats – Good, If Raised Together
• Other Pets – Good, If Raised Together
• Strangers – Suspicious

General Behavior

• Independence – Poorly Independent
• Dominance – Low
• Combativeness – Low
• Indoors – Active
• Outdoor – Highly Active
• Territorial – Average
• Easy Of Transportation – High

• Trainability – Easy
• Intelligence – High
• Memory – High
• Mouthiness – Low
• Prey Drive – Low
• Wanderlust Potential – Low

Is Berdoodle hard to train?

They are a great choice for first-time dog owners because they are so loving and ready to please their owners. The added bonus is that they have a very relaxed temperament.

With that said, these not-so-big guys are intelligent (thanks to the poodle gene pool) and they need rules and regulations given in a gentler fashion.

They do not respond well to punishment and authority due to their sparkling personality.

How can you train a Berdoodle?

Saint Berdoodles are cheerful and extremely affectionate dogs which make the training easier than many other miniature breeds and dogs in general for trainers and owners.

• If you are a first-time dog owner, consider signing up dog obedience classes. Berpoos training isn’t too hard, In fact, they are so smart that most don’t even require human training but don’t get too complacent either. You still need to implant a strong training regimen from an early age to get the best out of them.
• Get started on this vital piece of business early, using positive rewards, such as praise and treats.
• Always make sure to be consistent with your training as sometimes the poodle part of him may manifest a bit (for instance, the intrinsic stubborn streak).
• Make sure your fluffer is well-socialized to trim down his interface with other people and pets. The payoff is you will be rewarded with a loving and loyal pup.
• They need daily exercise and play sessions. If you have a backyard or garden, let them daily for some time to express themselves.
• Take advantage of any opportunity to be outdoors, in addition to the required one long walk a day, at least. Regular exercise can also cut down the episodes of sudden spikes of Berdoodle buzz.

Your puppy needs around 1- 2 cups of dry dog food each day. Split this in half and feed him in the morning and in the evening.

When he grows up, you’ll need to raise the amount of feeding but keep a close eye on your dog’s weight as they have a ravenous appetite and tends to overindulge.

A grown-up Berdoodle needs between 4-5 cups of dry food

Calorie considerations – A typical, healthy Berdoodle should be fed about 40- 50 calories worth of food per pound of body weight. He will require 2g of fat per kg of body weight and 3g of protein per kg of body weight.

Best dog foods for adult Berdoodles

• Blue Buffalo Life Protection Large Breed Adult Fish & Oatmeal Recipe
• EVO Red Meat Formula Large Bites Dry Food
• Nature’s Variety Instinct Ultimate Protein Duck Formula
• American Journey Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe Grain-Free Dry
• Holistic Select Large & Giant Breed Chicken Meal & Lentils Natural Grain Free

Best Foods for Berdoodles Puppies

1. Taste of the Wild High Prairie Grain-Free Dry
2. Ollie Healthy Turkey Feast Fresh Dog Food
3. Merrick Grain-Free Puppy Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry
4. Eagle Pack Large & Giant Breed Puppy

• Coat Density – Normal Or Thick
• Length – Medium Or Long
• Texture – Curly, Soft Coats Or A Combination Of Curly, Rough, And Smooth
• Brushing Frequency – Daily
• Trimming/Stripping – No
• Shedding – Average

Berdoodles usually have soft, short, curly coats that they have inherited from the Poodle. If they inherit the Poodle propensity for low shedding, they make a good choice for people who suffer from pet allergies.

If he has inherited the coat of Saint Bernard, regular grooming with the slicker brush will make upkeep easier for these spunky dudes.

In general, they are relatively high maintenance dogs when it comes to grooming their coats for looking fine and uncluttered.

Bathing can also help with excessive shedding and remove any tangles or loose hairs to avoid infections.

As with any pet dog, you’ll also need to clean his teeth, ears frequently and trimming his nails as well as regular health checks are other grooming that Berdoodles need.

Major concerns

• Distichiasis
• Gastric Torsion
• Hip Dysplasia and Elbow Dysplasia
• Sebaceous Adenitis
• Addison’s Disease
• Mitral Valve Disease
• Wobbler’s Syndrome

Minor concerns 

• Entropion
• Pyotraumatic Dermatitis
• Diabetes
• Corneal Dystrophy

Saint Berdoodle Price

You should expect to pay between $1500 to $2,000 USD for your Berdoodle puppy depending on the breeder.  Currently, the average cost for all Saint Berdoodle sold is $1,500.

Saint Berdoodle Breeders

Breeders, animal shelters and rescue groups

You can look for a good breeder on national kennel or breed clubs. You can also try with breed rescue groups.

Check with Saint Bernard and poodle rescue groups in your state and let them know what you are looking for in the event that they know of an eligible cross available for adoption.

Popular adoption and rescue websites are the Poo Mix Rescue and “Pets” section on Overstock.