St. Bernard Chihuahua Mix: A Complete Guide (With Pictures)

Are you planning to adopt a St. Bernard Chihuahua Mix in your home, if yes, then you are in the right place because, in this guide, I will tell you about how you can adopt a Chihuahua St Bernard Mix in your home especially how you can get one and how you can take care of one?


I will also tell you about St Bernard Chihuahua Mix grooming requirements, dietary requirements, training tips, and health concerns that you are likely to face in the future with your Saint Bernard Chihuahua Mix.

Adopting a St Bernard Chihuahua Mix can be fun and exciting for you as well as for your family member but there are lots of things that you need to consider first before adopting a Chihuahua St Bernard Mix.


There are lots of factors that can determine how much your lifestyle, as well as your family lifestyle, is going to be affected by a St Bernard Chihuahua Mix.


A Chihuahua St Bernard Mix can affect your lifestyle to different degrees depending upon these factors which is needed to be considered by every single St Bernard Chihuahua Mix owner.


I hope that you already know about what exactly a St Bernard Chihuahua Mixed is and if you don’t know then here is a quick brief on what exactly a St Bernard Chihuahua Mix is.

What is a St Bernard Chihuahua Mix?

A St Bernard Chihuahua Mix is a popular modern-day designer dog that has been originated by cross-breeding a Saint Bernard and Chihuahua. It can be a funny,, alert, compact, friendly, and energetic dog breed that requires special care and attention

I hope that you now know what exactly a St Bernard Chihuahua Mix is but before we move further, let me tell you, Saint Bernard Chihuahua Mix’s physical as well as behavioral traits is unlikely to predict because it is unpredictable and in most cases, it is also unexpected.


You can’t expect your Saint Bernard Chihuahua Mix physical and behavioral traits to predict because each St Bernard Chihuahua Mix puppy is going to be different from one another.


In one sentence, you can say that even two puppies that are related to one another will have different heights which will make them very unique from one another. This is the actual exciting thing about hybrid dogs and other than that it’s physical appearance.


Let’s take a look at some pictures of St Bernard Chihuahua Mix and after that, I will tell you about the physical appearance of a Chihuahua St Bernard Mix.

Saint Bernard Chihuahua Mix Pictures

St Bernard Chihuahua Mix Physical Appearance

The physical appearance of a St Bernard Chihuahua Mix is unpredictable and almost impossible to know because there is no absolute information available on the internet defining what exactly the physical appearance of every single Chihuahua St Bernard Mix puppy will be like.


This is because each puppy will inherit its own kind of physical as well as behavioral traits from each of its parent’s sides. If a St Bernard Chihuahua Mix puppy inherits most of its physical traits from the parent Saint Bernard then you can expect a Chihuahua St Bernard Mix to be more like a Saint Bernard.


The same goes for the other parent also. Now I have divided the physical appearance part into three sections which place size coat and color of St Bernard Chihuahua Mix. We will discuss the size of a St Bernard Chihuahua Mix and the coat quality with the color combination.


Let me tell you, the information that has been mentioned below is the expected one and is totally based on our Research and on some interviews. We are not going to claim that it is 100% accurate but yes you can be reliable on us because this information is going to be almost 95% correct or accurate

St Bernard Chihuahua Mix Coat

Talking about the first parent p, Saint Bernard comes in two types of coat. The first one is short dense hair but a smooth coat and the other one is long hair.


It totally depends upon what type of Saint Bernard has been used for crossbreeding. Apart from that, talking about the chihuahua, it also comes in a single coat on its body.


So, a St Bernard Chihuahua Mix can be just like their parents and you can expect a Chihuahua St Bernard Mix to come in any type of coat their parent had.


If both of their parents had a similar coat during the crossbreeding then you can expect your St Bernard Chihuahua Mix to have that kind of coat on its body. Now, it’s time to learn about the color combinations of a St Bernard Chihuahua Mix.

St Bernard Chihuahua Mix Color

A St Bernard Chihuahua Mix can come in any of the parent colors which clearly means that whatever their parent color was, St Bernard Chihuahua Mix, will carry the same.


A Chihuahua St Bernard Mix is likely to come in any of their parents’ colors which could include a white, red color white, Brown and Red White and Brown yellow and red yellow and brown, and many more. Now, it’s time to know about the size of a St Bernard Chihuahua Mix

Chihuahua St Bernard Mix Size

As you might have noticed, St Bernard and Chihuahua Mix completely different from one another in terms of size. So, you can expect a St Bernard Chihuahua Mix to be any size between their parent’s size. Whatever their parent’s size is, you can expect them to be just between them. You can expect a St Bernard Chihuahua MixChihuahua Saint Bernard Mix to be a medium-sized dog breed in most cases.

St. Bernard Chihuahua Mix Characteristics

Just like the physical appearance, it is almost impossible to know the exact characteristics of a St Bernard Chihuahua Mix but if we take the commons of their parent’s characteristics then we will be able to judge and know about the expected physical characteristics of St Bernard Chihuahua Mix puppies.


So, here we are going to take the commons and again I have divided the physical characteristics section into 3 section which includes height, weight, and lifespan. I will tell you about the height and weight of a St Bernard Chihuahua Mix and how long your St Bernard Chihuahua Mix is expected to live.

Saint Bernard Chihuahua Mix HEIGHT

Saint Bernard height: 2 feet, 2 inches to 2 feet, 6 inches tall at the shoulder

Chihuahua height: 6 inches to 9 inches tall at the shoulder

Saint Bernard Chihuahua Mix height: 1 foot to 1 feet, 5 inches tall at the shoulder

Saint Bernard Chihuahua Mix weight

Saint Bernard weight: 120 to 180 pounds

Chihuahua weight: 3 to 6 pounds

Saint Bernard Chihuahua Mix weight: 20 to 80 pounds

Saint Bernard Chihuahua Mix lifespan

Saint Bernard lifespan: 8 to 10 years

Chihuahua lifespan: 10 to 18 years

Saint Bernard Chihuahua Mix lifespan: 8 to 15 years

St. Bernard Chihuahua Mix Temperament

Just like the physical appearance, the temperament of a St Bernard Chihuahua Mix is also unpredictable. But you can expect a St Bernard Chihuahua Mix to come in a very unique temperament.


The behavioral traits of a St Bernard Chihuahua Mixed is going to be an expected but some uniqueness. But, let me clear you, don’t associate the uniqueness with the good thing because the uniqueness can also be the bad thing and can prove to be a con of a St Bernard Chihuahua Mix.


Well, in the case of a St Bernard Chihuahua Mix, you can expect a Chihuahua Saint Bernard Mix to be just like that parent which means that a St Bernard Chihuahua Mix will be a funny, goofy, energetic, compact, intelligent, and friendly dog.


Let me clear one thing, a hybrid like this one need special care and attention to survive. It also means that a St Bernard Chihuahua Mix is never going to tolerate being alone or ignored.


If you are ignoring your St Bernard Chihuahua Mix then expect your Chihuahua Saint Bernard Mix to start some chewing on your belongings because a St Bernard Chihuahua Mix can start chewing the belongings that just to give some kind of notion to you that they need some attention.


Adding to that, hire a good caretaker for your dog who can take care of your dog in your absence, if you are planning to leave your dog on their own for more then 6 hours. Leaving a St Bernard Chihuahua Mix for more than 6 hours can make them feel depressed or anxious about it.


They can also feel separation anxiety which will lead them to towards a health issue. Apart from that, always remember that you should drain your St Bernard Chihuahua Mix energy completely before leaving them. It really means that you should exercise them properly. Leaving a dog full of energy is like leaving a demon on its own without handcuffed.

St Bernard Chihuahua Mix Health Problems

I hope that you have probably heard of the downsides of adopting a hybrid dog. If you haven’t heard it then it may feel sorry to you but unfortunately, every single hybrid dog, especially like this one, comes with some genetic health problems that they inherit from their parents genetically.


It is very common for hybrid dogs. To know what kind of health concerns your St Bernard Chihuahua Mix is likely to come, you will need to take a look at its parent health problems.


Here I am going to tell you about the health problems of their parents and after that, I will tell you about the expected health problems of a Chihuahua Saint Bernard Mix.


I will also tell you the ways through which you can eliminate and prevent this kind of health problem but before that let me tell you one thing, the health problems of a St Bernard Chihuahua Mix that has been discussed below are the expected ones and there is no guarantee that these are the only health problems that are going to affect or create any kind of problem in your Chihuahua Saint Bernard Mix.


Your St Bernard Chihuahua Mix also has the potential to develop and recreate its own kind of health issue through its genetics. The best possible way to eliminate any kind of possible threat in an early stage before it gets spread or to prevent is by visiting the vet more often.


Let me tell you, you should always go for occasional testing with your St Bernard Chihuahua Mix to get it done on their hips, skin, and elbows because nothing could be better than occasional testing. It is the best way and this is the way that I have been recommending to many of my friends and the last out there.

Saint Bernard Health Problems

• Dilated Cardiomyopathy
  
• Entropion
  
• Epilepsy
  
• Hip Dysplasia
  
• Cataracts
  
• Allergies
  
• Elbow Dysplasia

CHIHUAHUA HEALTH PROBLEMS

• Shivering
  
• Hydrocephalus
  
• Open Fontanel
  
• Hydrocephalus
  
• Collapsed Trachea
  
• Heart Murmurs
  
• Pulmonic Stenosis
  
• Hypoglycemia
  

Saint Bernard Chihuahua Mix Health Problems

• Entropion
  
• Allergies
  
• Shivering
  
• Hydrocephalus
  
• Epilepsy
  
• Collapsed Trachea
  
• Heart Murmurs

Pros And Cons Of St Bernard Chihuahua Mix

Pros

• A St Bernard Chihuahua Mix can easily get along with kids.
  
  
• A Chihuahua Saint Bernard Mix is a very nice friendly dog who can behave well in front of strangers.
  
  
• A Chihuahua Saint Bernard Mix is an intelligent dog who can easily learn how to perform tricks for you.
  
  
• Grooming a Saint Bernard Chihuahua Mix can be easy as they come with a short hair body.
  
  
• Saint Bernard Chihuahua Mix is an energetic dog breed that will perform its best in any outdoor activity.
  
  
• A St Bernard Chihuahua Mix is a funny dog breed that will always keep the excitement level and the environment happy around.
  
  
• St Bernard Chihuahua Mix always loves to please its owner.
  
  
• Keeping a St Bernard Chihuahua Mix is not costly.
  
  
• St Bernard Chihuahua Mix can swim.

Cons

• If they come with long hair then grooming is going to be messy.
  
  
• A Saint Bernard Chihuahua Mix requires special care and attention to survive.
  
  
• A St Bernard Chihuahua Mix needs a special dietary routine that will cost you extra.
  
  
• A St Bernard Chihuahua Mix is vulnerable to many diseases.
  
  
• You will need to visit the vet often and occasional testing is mandatory which will lift your monthly budget.
  
  
• A St Bernard Chihuahua Mix never does well when they’re left alone.
  
  
• A St Bernard Chihuahua Mix never appreciates when they’ll feel ignored.
  
  
• A Saint Bernard Chihuahua Mix can be clingy to its owner if they have not been trained properly.

Taking Care Of A St. Bernard Chihuahua Mix

Taking care of a St Bernard Chihuahua Mix is not a piece of cake but it’s not as hard as you might think. It can be easy for some owners who have some experience with dogs and can be very worrisome for some owners who don’t have one.


As I promised I have told you all the information regarding taking care of a Saint Bernard Chihuahua Mixed properly to keep them healthy and Happy all lifelong. So don’t mess it up and follow it properly.

Grooming

Grooming a St Bernard Chihuahua Mix coat should be the first priority and always be the number one priority on your list. Brushing their coat is one of the most important factors of their grooming because it can not only help your dog look properly groomed but will also help your dog to shed all the loose hair and prevent it from getting spread all over your house.


So always be ready with your brush and brush your St Bernard Chihuahua Mix coat twice or thrice a week at least. Not all brush available in the market is the perfect one and is ideally going to suit your St Bernard Chihuahua Mix coats. A slicker brush is what your St Bernard Chihuahua Mix needs.

I have been using the slicker brush for the past few years and it is amazing. This is the slicker brush that I have purchased a while back ago and it is amazing. It is reliable and durable and also gives me a long-lasting effect for some time. You only need to brush your dog coat once a week due to its long-lasting effects.


It is effective enough in pulling out all the excess loose hair without hurting your dog. Always remember that you should brush your St Bernard Chihuahua Mix coat in the direction of their hair growth because brushing a St Bernard Chihuahua Mix coat against the direction of their hair growth can be painful for them.


Apart from that, always remember that you should brush your St Bernard Chihuahua Mix coat outside your home. Adding to that, if you are allergic to a dog then always remember that you should always get someone who can brush your St Bernard Chihuahua Mix coat because their hair can trigger your allergies.

Bathing

Most dog owners think that if they bathe their St Bernard Chihuahua Mix more often then they will not only keep their Chihuahua St Bernard Mix clean but also healthy but this is wrong. You should never bathe a St Bernard Chihuahua Mix frequently.


Bathing a St Bernard Chihuahua Mix more often can lead them towards dry skin. Dry skin will lead them towards aggressive shedding and danders forming which is not good. Always remember that you should always bath your St Bernard Chihuahua Mix once a month or when needed.


If you feel that your St Bernard Chihuahua Mix needs a quick bath due to getting dirty or stinky outdoor then it is OK to bathe them but try not to make it a habit. Always remember that it is important to keep your Chihuahua St Bernard Mix skin moisturized and most of the time you don’t need to do anything because their natural oil is alone too much for their skin.


But when you bath a Chihuahua St Bernard Mix, their natural oil gets washed away with the water which leads them towards dry skin which is not good. In this case, the shampoo and conditioner come very handily.


You should always choose a good quality pet natural shampoo and conditioner to bathe them. It will not only help them in removing loose hairs and dirt but will also make sure that their skin is moisturized right after the bath.

Here are some shampoos and conditioners that are good for bathing a Saint Bernard Chihuahua Mix. These are the shampoo and conditioner that have been tested by me and from my experience and viewpoint, these are the best ones out there from the other ones that I have tested.

Dietary Routine

A hybrid dog diet routine slightly different from a normal pure breed dog diet routine which clears the means that your St Bernard Chihuahua Mix needs a special and its own kind of dietary routine. Always remember that you should avoid purchasing cheap foods because it has been noticed that cheap foods do contain nutritions but he doesn’t carry the right balance of nutrition that is necessary for your St Bernard Chihuahua Mix to fulfill all their nutritional needs.


Apart from that, you should also avoid foods that contain grain. Grains are harmful to dogs and can increase the chances of gum diseases and dental problems. Avoid feeding your Chihuahua Saint Bernard Mix with any kind of human food.


Purchase food that contains the right balance of Nutrition as well as our specially formulated for your Chihuahua St Bernard Mixx. Here are some foods that are a great example and the perfect fit for your St Bernard Chihuahua Mix tummy. Let me clear you, this food is not only tasty but also contains the right balance of nutrition with some extra nutrients in it.

Supplement

Most of the dog owner think that they don’t need to feed some supplements to their dog but this is wrong because supplements are as important as it is for humans. Supplements are going to add extra protection for your St Bernard Chihuahua Mix body.


A supplement like an Omega 3 fatty acids supplements prevent your St Bernard Chihuahua Mix from skin diseases, improves coat quality, and prevent hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia. Remember that you should always choose and Omega 3 fatty acids supplements that have been derived from The Wild fish rather than farmed pond fish.

FAQ

St Bernard Chihuahua Mix puppies for sale

Here are some websites where you can check the quality and availability of the St Bernard Chihuahua Mix puppy and adopt it.

Adopt-a-pet.com (United States)

Nextdaypets.com (International)

Petfinder.com (Canada and the United States)

Final Thought

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