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Saint Bernard Breed Information and Photos


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Saint BernardBreed Description:The Saint Bernard is an enormous, big-boned breed with imposing proportions and a tranquil temperament. These heroic dogs are famous for their ability to sense an impending storm or avalanche and are widely recognized for their work in mountain rescue. This cheerful, loyal dog is patient with children and adapts well to life as a family pet when provided enough space to live comfortably.
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Group: Working group

Purpose of Breed: Mountain search and rescue

Country of Origin: Switzerland.

Average Size: Saint Bernard's range from 24 inches to 30 inches and from 110 to 200 pounds depending on sex.

Color(s): Typically are brown and white, red and white, or brindle and white.

Coat Type: The Saint Bernard has a very thick dense coat that comes in either a longhaired or shorthaired variety.

Grooming: Both coat varieties shed out twice a year (spring and fall). The long-haired coat variety requires more grooming to maintain its coat. This breed requires standard care for eyes, ears, pads and nails and is known for drooling, depending on the dogs excitement level, weather and the shape of the individual dog's jowls.

Exercise Needs: Saint Bernards are inactive indoors, but still require a lot of physical space due to their imposing size. A house with a fenced yard is ideal and a moderate amount of daily exercise is sufficient.

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Temperament: The Saint Bernard is a gentle and friendly dog that is happiest when in the company of his family. This dog breed can make a good family pet, but it has to be obedience trained early because of its large size. Known for their patience with children, they seem somewhat naturally careful around them. The Saint Bernard is considered steady and even tempered, but will bark at intruders. If they persist, however, he is more likely to welcome them as a trusted friend.

Common Ailments: The Saint Bernard is susceptible to heart problems, entropion, skin problems, and hip dysplasia.

Life Expectancy: Averages 8-10 years

Trivia: The Saint Bernard is a basically placid dog and does not require any more food to maintain itself than other large dog breeds. They generally require less food per pound of body weight than many smaller, more active breeds.

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More Information: St. Bernard Club of America, Inc.

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November 25, 2019

I rescued Isaac a year and a half ago. We have bonded in a way that I have never experienced with an animal before. He is gentle, loving, and very devoted. Isaac loves to give a paw and nudge you when he wants to be petted. He also loves to roll around and sleep in piles of leaves!

Isaac (St. Bernard) - St Bernard outside near leaf pile

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January 22, 2019

I got her for Christmas in 2013. She loves to say hey to the mailman that is extremely scared of her lol. She's the nicest dog ever, just a little protective over her fam.

Sophia (Saint Bernard) - closeup

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May 2, 2012

Shiloh is a 5 year old St. Bernard. We had lost our St. Bernard to cancer and a friend called and told us that there was a St.

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Bernard at the local animal rescue. So we ran up there and got her right away.

Shiloh (St. Bernard)

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April 8, 2016

We got her when she was 8 weeks old. She loves to play hide and seek with my husband or tug of war with the kids.

Princess lying down wearing a tiara

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January 16, 2007

Cesar (St. Bernard). His name was Cesar. He lived to be 1 and a half years old and was a St. Bernard. I got him in the spring of 2004.

Cesar (St. Bernard)

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November 1, 2007

Henry is a 5 year old Saint Bernard. Henry had cancer when he was six months old. After being treated, his owners decided they no longer wanted him, because he dug up the bushes!

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He is a wonderful dog!

Henry (St. Bernard)

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May 4, 2005

"COOKIES!? DID SOMEONE SAY COOKIES!?" This is a picture of our baby Angel that was taken in front of my flower garden. Seems she has a one track mind, doesn't it?

Angel St. Bernard

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August 12, 2008

Hendrix is a Saint Bernard and just turned 3. I got him 3 years ago from a farm a little south of my home.

Hendrix (Saint Bernard)

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January 28, 2005

You at "thrifty" have met Angel before. If you haven't she is our Saint Bernard that will be 3 the 26th of this month. Here she looks as if she's dreaming of Beethoven, her secret love.

Angel (St. Bernard)

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