Playful
Independent
Happy
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Going
Social
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful

Active
Kind
Protective
Fearless
Loyal
Trainable

Mini St. Bernards are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Black Mouth Curs are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

United States

United States

Cocker Spaniel and Saint Bernard

Hounds, Terriers, Feist-type Dogs

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Continental Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Canine Association, Inc.

1990s

1700s

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Sable
Brindle

Brown
Black
Fawn
Isabella
Brindle

Mini St. Bernards have medium-length coats.

Black Mouth Curs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

A Mini St. Bernard can have a litter of 6-8 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 Black Mouth Cur can have a litter of 12-18 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.

Mini St. Bernards are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Black Mouth Curs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Mini St. Bernards typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Black Mouth Curs are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Seborrhea
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Elbow Dysplasia
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)

Entropion
Ectropion
Skin-Fold Dermatitis
Retinal Dysplasia
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

Ear Infections
Entropion
Ectropion
Cataracts
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Cardiac
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis

Eye Examinations
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

Mini St. Bernards are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Black Mouth Curs' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Mini St. Bernard has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Black Mouth Cur has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Mini St. Bernards require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Black Mouth Curs need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Mini St. Bernards have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Black Mouth Curs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Mini St. Bernard dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Black Mouth Curs bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Tug

Hiking, Camping, Watching tv, Playing, Running, Walking, Fetching, Tug-of-war

Mini St. Bernards 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.

Black Mouth Curs 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 Mini St. Bernard, it's at least 8 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 Black Mouth Cur, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Mini St. Bernards 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 Black Mouth Curs usually need at least 60 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 Mini St. Bernard requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Black Mouth Cur has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Ideally, Mini St. Bernard should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Black Mouth Cur should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-60 pound (9 - 27 kg) Mini St. Bernard feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 40-95 pound (18 - 43 kg) Black Mouth Cur feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Mini St. Bernard is somewhere $2.20 - $3.40 per day.

The average cost of a Black Mouth Cur is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Mini St. Bernard is between $67 - $101. This makes an average of $804 - $1212 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 Black Mouth Cur 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.

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 Mini St. Bernard is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

The Black Mouth Cur is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Mini St. Bernards make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Black Mouth Curs have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Mini St. Bernards are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Black Mouth Curs are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Mini St. Bernards are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Black Mouth Curs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Mini St. Bernards have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Black Mouth Curs are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Mini St. Bernards are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Black Mouth Curs are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.