Dog
Pronunciation:
min-ee seynt bur-narhd
Breed Description:
The Mini St. Bernard breed of dog is a hybrid dog that was developed by crossing several different breeds including the Pekingese, Basset Hound, Beagle, Shih Tzu and the Lhasa Apso. The result was to create a small breed that looks very similar to the St. Bernard without actually using a St. Bernard. The dogs are robust and muscular looking and have a slightly elongated body. The tail curls up over the back and the small ears hang down the side of the head.
The coat of the Mini St. Bernard should have a double coat with a soft undercoat and a medium length topcoat. There is usually feathering on the ears, tail and chest and they can come in any colors but are primarily white with brown, black, cream or red markings.
Temperament:
The Mini St. Bernard breed of dog can be a very affectionate family dog that generally gets along well with everyone. They do very well with children and are usually gentle with them. In addition, they tend to do well in multi-pet homes and are an intelligent and social breed.
Height:
The average height of a Mini St. Bernard is between 15 to 18 inches.
Weight:
The average weight of the Mini St. Bernard is between 20 to 30 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Mini St. Bernard breed of dog has no known health problems, however, it is important to read up on all of the breeds that went into creating it including the Pekingese, Basset Hound, Beagle, Shih Tzu and the Lhasa Apso to be aware of the health problems your puppy may be at risk for.
Living Conditions:
The Mini St. Bernard breed of dog can do very well in apartments if they are given the proper exercise. Some Mini St. Bernards may be nuisance barkers so it is important to be aware of noise restrictions in your building before you purchase a Mini St. Bernard.
Exercise:
The Mini St. Bernard breed of dog requires about 20 to 30 minutes per day of exercise to be happy and healthy. They should have both off leash and on leash exercise but generally one or two walks per day is enough to keep them happy.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 15 years
Grooming:
The Mini St. Bernard breed of dog does require some grooming and you should expect to brush them every day or two. In addition, the dog should be bathed once or twice a month to keep them soft and clean. The hair around the ears, and feet should be trimmed to prevent matting and infections.
Origin:
The Mini St. Bernard breed of dog is a designer `hybrid`breed that has become popular over the last decade or so. There is no actual origin for the breed and it is unclear what breeds went into creating it. Some evidence has shown that the breed was created by crossing several smaller breeds including the Pekingese, Basset Hound, Beagle, Shih Tzu and the Lhasa Apso. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
