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

Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Reliable
Loyal
Kind
Tenacious
Trustworthy

Saint Berxers are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Golden Border Retrievers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

United States

United States

Saint Bernard, Boxer

Border Collie, Golden Retriever

Hazel
Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Brown
Fawn
White

Fawn
Pied
Red
White

Saint Berxers have short coats.

Golden Border Retrievers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Wavy

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.

A Golden Border Retriever 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.

Saint Berxers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Golden Border Retrievers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Distichiasis
Gastric Torsion
Cardiomyopathy
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Heart Problems
Degenerative Myelopathy

Canine Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

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

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
Glaucoma
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Periodontal Disease

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

Physical Examination
Radiographs

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

Golden Border Retrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Fetch

Saint Berxers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Golden Border Retrievers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Golden Border Retriever, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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.

In general most Golden Border Retrievers usually need at least 120 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 Saint Berxer has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Golden Border Retriever requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

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.

The average per month expenses of a Golden Border Retriever is between $55 - $63. This makes an average of $660 - $756 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 to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Golden Border Retrievers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

Golden Border Retrievers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.