Saint Bernard — cost & care
Playful, Charming, Inquisitive. Giant working dog.
A Saint Bernard costs roughly $40,500 over its lifetime (8–10 years), or about $4,140/year: ~$1,755 food, ~$1,060 insurance, ~$1,000 routine vet, ~$80 grooming. Purchase price runs $1,000–$3,000.
📍 Costs in USD (United States) — see this breed in another country.
7.8cups of food / day (~58.5 lb/mo)
18.8cups of water / day
9 yraverage lifespan (8–10)
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A Saint Bernard eats ~58.5 lb/month. Shop giant-breed foodFull cost breakdown
| Item | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Purchase (one-off) | $1,000–$3,000 |
| Food / year | $1,755 (7.8 cups/day) |
| Pet insurance / year | $1,060 (est.) |
| Routine vet / year | $1,000 |
| Grooming / year | $80 |
| Supplies & misc / year | $250 |
| Total annual | $4,140 |
| Lifetime total | $40,500 |
Breed stats
| Size | Giant |
| Avg weight | 150 lb |
| Height | 66–76 in |
| Lifespan | 8–10 yrs |
| Group | Working |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
Temperament & care
| Energy | 3/5 |
| Trainability | 3/5 |
| Good with families | 4/5 |
| Apartment-friendly | 1/5 |
| Shedding | 3/5 |
| Grooming need | 2/5 |
Common health conditions
Breed-specific hereditary conditions vary — ask a vet about recommended health screening for this breed.
How we calculate: food cost = breed weight → vet RER/MER calorie formula → cups/day → US food-price average. Insurance = NAPHIA US average adjusted by breed health-risk tier and size. Estimates — verify with your vet and insurer.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Saint Bernard cost per year?
About $4,140 a year — roughly $1,755 food, $1,060 insurance, $1,000 vet and $80 grooming.
What is the lifetime cost of a Saint Bernard?
Around $40,500 across its 8–10-year lifespan, including purchase and first-year setup.
How much does a Saint Bernard eat?
About 7.8 cups of food a day (~58.5 lb per month).
How much water should a Saint Bernard drink?
About 18.8 cups of water a day — verify with your vet for your animal.
Is the Saint Bernard hypoallergenic?
No — the Saint Bernard sheds and is not considered hypoallergenic.