Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Reliable
Loyal
Kind
Faithful
Trustworthy

Playful
Independent
Happy
Energetic
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Fearless
Quiet
Brave
Bright

United States

United States

Golden Retriever and Bernese Mountain Dog

Saint Bernard, Boxer

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black

Brindle
Brown
White
Black

Brown
Fawn
White

Golden Mountain Dogs have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Saint Berxers have short coats.

A Golden Mountain Dog can have a litter of 5-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Saint Berxer can have a litter of 2-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

The Golden Mountain Dog breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Saint Berxers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Heart Problems
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Cancer

Distichiasis
Gastric Torsion
Cardiomyopathy
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Heart Problems
Degenerative Myelopathy

Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy

Colitis
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Cvi (Wobbler’S Syndrome)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism

X-Rays
Electrocardiogram
Blood Work
Full Physical Examination
Diagnostic Imaging
Blood Glucose Tests
Physical and Neurologic Examination

Blood
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Eye examination
MRI Scan
Cardiac Test
Hip and Elbow X-rays

Golden Mountain Dog has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Saint Berxer has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Golden Mountain Dogs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Saint Berxers have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Run, Fetch, Walk

Walk, Run, Frisbee, Catch treats, Swim, Fetch, Tug-of-war, Hiking, Socializing, Training, Playing rope, Playing Ball, Running, Walking, Playing, Dog Parks, Relaxing

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Golden Mountain Dog, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Saint Berxer, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Golden Mountain Dogs usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Saint Berxers usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Golden Mountain Dog requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Saint Berxer has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Ideally, Golden Mountain Dog should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Saint Berxer should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 80-120 pound (36 - 54 kg) Golden Mountain Dog feed 4 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 80-120 pound (36 - 54 kg) Saint Berxer feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Golden Mountain Dog is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a Saint Berxer is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Golden Mountain Dog is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Saint Berxer is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Golden Mountain Dogs can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

The Saint Berxer is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Golden Mountain Dogs make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Saint Berxers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Golden Mountain Dogs are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Saint Berxers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Golden Mountain Dogs are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Saint Berxers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Golden Mountain Dogs are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Saint Berxers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.