Saint Dane Dog Breed Information

Posted on Jul 9, 2019, Modified : Nov 29, 2019 Zina

Saint Dane personality, temperament, and behavior

Breeds

Country of Origin	United States
Nicknames and Other Names	Bernadane Great Bernard St. Dane
Scientific Name	Canis lupus familiaris
Breed Type	Crossbreed
Group	Guarding Group Herding Group
Bred For	Herding livestock and guarding properties
Size	Large-sized
Recognized By	None
Life Span	10-13 years
Ideal Weight	155-195 pounds (male and female)
Ideal Height	23-30 inches (male and female)
Fur Type	Dense, short to medium length
Common Colors	Brindle, White , Fawn, Red
Markings	White markings, Black markings
Availability	Rarely available
Achievements	None
Suitable for Apartments	No
Used in World War	No
Most Similar To	Saint Bernard

Saint Dane is the hybrid that is developed by crossing Great Dane and Saint Bernard. It is a large-sized breed that is both big in size and personality. It is not suitable for apartment life as it is an active dog breed that needs a house with a yard, where it can perform its regular activities.

The appearance of Saint Dane depends on its dominant parent from whom it obtains most of its appearance. It is very strong and muscular but in terms of personality, it is very calm and gentle. With an active family or even a single person, it makes an excellent companion.

Temperament, Behavior, and Personality

Temperament: The temperament of Saint Dane is loving, affectionate, and active. They are very close to their people and thrives on their loving company. They are an active dog, so a regular walk in the park or play is required for them to live a happy and healthy life.

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About Great Dane.

Behavior: Saint Dane is a very alert dog, that will should an alarm when they sense anything suspicious going on in the surrounding. Therefore, they make an excellent watchdog that protects its people and their property.

Personality: The personality of Saint Dane is friendly, gentle, and protective. They get along with other pets in the house well if raised together from an early age.

With strangers, they are suspicious but are not likely to get aggressive towards them. It is just protective of its people and will not back off if they sense some danger coming towards their people.

Is Saint Dane Child-Friendly?

Saint Dane adores children and is playful at the same time protective of them. They love being with them either playing or just sitting by their side. Although they are friendly with children, they might accidentally knock over small children while playing. Therefore, an elder should always be there to supervise their playtime.

Saint Dane Posing with a boy.
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Trainability

Saint Dane is easy to train as long as you develop a firm and consistent leadership upon them. They need an experienced leader for the training otherwise their independent mind will strike and they can become stubborn.

Use positive methods of training and reward them with treats and vocal praises. This will motivate and encourage them to remain focused on training.

Facts

Saint Dane sheds a lot, so frequent grooming is required to keep them clean.
It is not recognized by any major Kennel Club.

Health Issues

General Health	Healthy
Common Health Issues	Hip Dysplasia, Skin allergies, Elbow Dysplasia,
Hypoallergenic	No
Vaccination Required	Kennel Cough, Rabies, Canine Coronavirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Parvovirus, Leptospirosis, Canine Parainfluenza
Shedding	Minimal Shedder
Drooling	Moderate to Lot Drooler
Grooming	Moderate Grooming Required
Weight Gain Potential	Moderate
Separation Anxiety	Modrate
Allergies	Skin allergies
Diets and Supplements	Protein: 25% Fat: 8% Glucosamine Lysine Omega-3 and 6 Fatt Acids

Saint Dane can inherit some of the genetic health problems from its parent breeds.

Bloat: Saint Dane might face bloat which is the condition where your dog’s abdomen balloons up making it look like swollen belly. It happens due to a bad diet and causes pain. Take your dog to a vet for immediate treatment.
Elbow Dysplasia: The dislocation of the elbow joints on your dog is called elbow dysplasia. It should be taken to a vet for treatment before it gets worse.