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

Active
Playful
Energetic
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Trainable
Companionable
Cheerful
Quiet
Easygoing
Willful
Willing
Evenly Tempered

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

German Wirehaired Pointing Vizslas are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Cocker Spaniel and Saint Bernard

German Wirehaired Pointer, Vizsla

1990s

Unknown

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Sable
Brindle

Red
Brown

Mini St. Bernards have medium-length coats.

German Wirehaired Pointing Vizslas have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Wiry

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 German Wirehaired Pointing Vizsla can have a litter of 6-10 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.

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.

While the German Wirehaired Pointing Vizsla breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

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

Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Entropion
Ectropion
Skin-Fold Dermatitis
Retinal Dysplasia
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

Ear Infections
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

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

X-Rays
Ear Examination
Blood Chemistry
Complete Physical Examination
Otoscopic Examination

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

German Wirehaired Pointing Vizsla has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

German Wirehaired Pointing Vizslas are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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.

German Wirehaired Pointing Vizslas 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 German Wirehaired Pointing Vizsla, 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 German Wirehaired Pointing Vizslas 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 Mini St. Bernard requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The German Wirehaired Pointing Vizsla 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.

German Wirehaired Pointing Vizsla 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 55-65 pound (25 - 29 kg) German Wirehaired Pointing Vizsla 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 German Wirehaired Pointing Vizsla is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 German Wirehaired Pointing Vizsla is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $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.

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

German Wirehaired Pointing Vizslas can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

German Wirehaired Pointing Vizslas are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

German Wirehaired Pointing Vizslas 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.

German Wirehaired Pointing Vizslas are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Mini St. Bernards are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

German Wirehaired Pointing Vizslas are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

German Wirehaired Pointing Vizslas 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.

German Wirehaired Pointing Vizslas are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.