Unfortunately, the St. Weiler is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Westons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Independent
Happy
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Fearless
Good-natured
Quiet

Playful
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Trainable
Vocal

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

Westons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

St. Weilers make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Westons are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Saint Bernard and Rottweiler

Coton de Tulear and West Highland White Terrier

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Red
White

Brown
White
Cream
Black

St. Weilers have medium-length coats.

Westons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

A St. Weiler 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 Weston can have a litter of 4-6 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.

St. Weilers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

Bloat
Eye Problems
Heart Problems
Hypothyroidism

Patellar Luxation
Eye Problems
Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Allergies
Epilepsy
Joint Dysplasia

Allergies
Hip Dysplasia

Allergy Tests
Blood Count
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints
Eye and Ear Examination

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Eye Examinations
Blood Tests
Hip and Knee

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

Weston has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

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

St. Weilers 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.

Westons 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For St. Weiler, it's at least 12 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 Weston, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most St. Weilers 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.

In general most Westons usually need at least 30 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 St. Weiler has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Westons have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 120-180 pound (54 - 82 kg) St. Weiler feed 3.5 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 12-18 pound (5 - 8 kg) Weston feed 1.8 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 St. Weiler is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a Weston is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a St. Weiler is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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 Weston is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 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.

St. Weilers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

St. Weilers have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

St. Weilers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

St. Weilers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

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

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

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

Westons are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.