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Dogs who are highly sensitive, independent thinking, or assertive may be harder for a first-time dog parent to manage. This theoretically results in a less-shedding coat! I’m looking for one. If you've got a laid-back attitude toward slobber, fine; but if you're a neatnik, you may want to choose a dog who rates low in the drool department. Failing that, you can also try adding some stronger smelling wet food but just remember to reduce kibble accordingly in line with daily calorie intake.

Even though the Saint Berdoodle breed got its start as a designer breed, some have ended up in shelters or in the care of rescue groups. He is more mellower and … These breeds do best when a family member is home during the day or if you can take the dog to work. Check your local shelters, look up Saint Berdoodle rescues, or check with breed-specific Saint Bernard or Poodle rescues, as they sometimes take in mixed breed dogs and find homes for them.

See Dogs Not Well Suited to Apartment Living, See Dogs Who Are Good For Experienced Owners, Click here to see Dogs Poorly Suited For Cold Weather, See Dogs Who Are Less Friendly To Strangers, Click Here To See Dogs Who Shed Very Little. The Saint Berdoodle is a mixed breed dog — a cross between the Saint Bernard and Poodle dog breeds. The easy trainability of the Poodle helps to nip Saint Bernards' potential mischief in the bud if they're trained and socialized at a young age. Grooming should only occur as and when necessary (or once a month if you prefer some routine).

Some breeds are more free-spirited than others. Though there is quite a range of sizes for Saint Berdoodles, you can expect a larger dog, in general.

A low-vigor dog, on the other hand, has a more subdued approach to life. Take a look and find the right sized dog for you! Some breeds bond very closely with their family and are more prone to worry or even panic when left alone by their owner. Appropriate socialization, and exposure to lots of novel experiences as a puppy, combined with positive reinforcement training and repetition, puts them in good stead to become an obedient young adult. A member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, he has been a dog lover since he was 13 years old.

Saint Berdoodles do not enjoy being alone, so they would love the company of other pets and family members. Without enough exercise, these breeds may put on weight and vent their pent-up energy in ways you don't like, such as barking, chewing, and digging. These dynamos need lots of training to learn good manners, and may not be the best fit for a home with young kids or someone who's elderly or frail. Furthermore, giant dogs like Saint Berdoodles will grow to their maximum size at about 18 to 24 months. A responsible breeder will cross a female Saint Bernard and a male Poodle. Or they could come in a range of standard Poodle block colors: black, white, crème, café au lait, apricot, grey, blue, silver, brown or red. You may be surprised by who's on that list: Fierce-looking Boxers are considered good with children, as are American Staffordshire Terriers (which are considered Pit Bulls). In terms of weight, the smallest you're likely to find a Saint Berdoodle would be 40 pounds--that would be the low side of a female Standard Poodle's weight range--a male would start at 50 pounds. The St Bernard originates from the western Alps in Italy and Switzerland where it was historically bred for search and rescue purposes. Usually, male St. Berdoodles are bigger than females.

Generally, they are tall, with broad shoulders, a large head, floppy ears and hazel eyes. This description is very accurate! They need a significant amount of exercise and mental stimulation, and they're more likely to spend time jumping, playing, and investigating any new sights and smells.

Saint Berdoodles are versatile dogs who just want to love and be part of the family. Low-sensitivity dogs, also called "easygoing," "tolerant," "resilient," and even "thick-skinned," can better handle a noisy, chaotic household, a louder or more assertive owner, and an inconsistent or variable routine. F1 Standard Saint Berdoodle ( Saint Bernard X Std. So are breeds with short noses, like Bulldogs or Pugs, since they can't pant as well to cool themselves off. Will you look at that cutie! Some take after the St Bernard, with a silky double coat, others will inherit more of the Poodle coat which will mean a wooly, coarser curly coat. Friendly, intelligent, and loyal, Saint Berdoodles are great family dogs.

Some dogs shed year-round, some "blow" seasonally, some do both, and some shed hardly at all. Also, the F2 (the second generation) St. Berdoodle is usually a bit smaller than the F1 hybrid.

Some breeds do fine with a slow evening stroll around the block. Our St.Berdoodle is 13 months old and she is very vocal when in our yard.

Although a playful pup sounds endearing, consider how many games of fetch or tag you want to play each day, and whether you have kids or other dogs who can stand in as playmates for the dog. They’re oh so soft, fluffy, and have a heart of gold.

Both parent breeds, although having a history of being watchdogs, aren’t inherently aggressive or vocal. Be sure to check their ears for debris regularly. The most common ones are black, but you can also find white, brown and white, apricot, black and white, fawn, mahogany, grey, or silver coats. F1b Saint Berdoodles result when an F1 Saint Berdoodle and a Poodle or a Saint Bernard have been crossed.

Therefore, the "Miniature Saint Berdoodle" actually involves three breeds. All of this, of course, will be dependent on the puppy being thoroughly socialized and exposed to all kinds of different situations to prepare them for the big wide world.

Regular checks of the eyes and ears should be conducted to ensure no infections are taking hold and regular trimming of the nails is essential for the dog’s comfort as over-grown nails become painful.

Accepting $500 deposits now Don't wait to reserve a puppy they go fast! Experience of larger breeds may be beneficial (but not essential) in providing a happy and healthy lifestyle to your Saint Berdoodle. The monks that lived there were known to help lost travelers and would send the dogs ahead to find the people who had lost their way.

They're very social and prefer not to be left alone for long periods of time. If you're adopting a puppy, it's a good idea to find out which genetic illnesses are common to the breed you're interested in.