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Labernois
Versatile format, balanced qualities
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Élevé
Maintenance
Élevé
Training
Très élevé
The Labernois or St-Pierre is a designer dog type originating from a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Bernese Mountain Dog. Formerly called Boulab, this first-generation cross was developed in Quebec by the Mira Foundation to develop a guide dog breed for the blind.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Élevé
Trainability
Très élevé
Maintenance
Élevé
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium format (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on maintenance and diet.
- 3High energy level — at least 1 hour of activity per day for its well-being.
- 4Regular grooming — brushing 3 to 5 times a week.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Labernois
Physical
Breed standard
The silhouette is stocky and round, they move with speed and flexibility like the Labrador Retriever while retaining the strength and power of the Bernese Mountain Dog. They have the long and smooth coat of black color with the presence of white on the belly, muzzle, skull and the tips of the paws. The skull is wide, the muzzle straight, the eyes are usually black in color and their medium-sized ears are pendulous, rectangular and have a curly coat reminiscent of the Bernese Mountain Dog. The paws are webbed.
What if you adopted your future companion?
The Labernois of your dreams may already be waiting in a shelter. Hundreds of labernois (and equally wonderful crossbreeds) are looking for a family in France — every adoption starts a new story.
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Âge
What human age for a labernois ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a labernois ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Labernois
Is the Labernois suited to apartment living?+
How much exercise per day does a Labernois need?+
What is the life expectancy of a Labernois?+
Is the Labernois good with children?+
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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