Owners Bring Home Saint Bernard, Poodle Mix—Shock at What She Grows Into

Newsweek

20-06-2025

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When bringing home a young, mixed-breed puppy, owners can only imagine what their canine will look like as an adult, which left one family with a bigger fur mess than they expected.
A family didn't know what to imagine when welcoming home a Saint Bernard and poodle mix, also known as a Saint Berdoodle. This hybrid is known to be a friendly and affectionate yet protective dog, according to an article from Dogster. These gentle giants make a great family dog, especially as they are hypoallergenic.
Given the dog's lineage, the owners planned for a large dog breed, but a March 16 Instagram video posted to the account @yourfriendmarley showed how they underestimated her size. The text on the video reads "when two worlds collide," accompanied by images of the two dog breeds. The product was Marley, a giant fluff baby.
About 93 pounds later, their dog was fully grown, and their home was filled with endless fur. Marley stood up with her front paws propping her on the kitchen counter. She stood as tall as the man in the background. Her entire body was covered with luscious, curly hair that looked like a cloud.
Newsweek reached out to @yourfriendmarley via Instagram for additional information and comment.
Screenshots of two popular dog breeds, a Saint Bernard, left, and a white poodle.
Screenshots of two popular dog breeds, a Saint Bernard, left, and a white poodle.
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Like any dog, there's plenty of upkeep when it comes to a Saint Berdoodle. The owner wrote in the comment section that Marley receives six cups of food daily and a biscuit, "plus anything she sneaks."
Their coats vary. Some might be medium and thick with curly hair, or long and wavy like a Saint Bernard's coat. But either way, daily grooming is essential to avoid any knots.
Viewer Reactions
The Instagram video amassed over 12.7 million views, 555,000 likes and 4,356 comments as of Friday.
"He needs to start paying rent," joked a viewer, while a second wrote: "I thought it was AI."
Another added: "That ain't no dog that's a horse."
Someone else commented: "I'm a dog groomer and I think I'd die on the spot if that walked in."
While many were stunned by the dog's mane, others expressed concern about breeding these two dogs together, claiming many hybrid mixes come from unethical breeders and are prone to health or behavioral issues.
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