Saint Bernard
Size: Giant
Barking: Low
Energy: Medium
Coat: Short/Medium
Shedding: Heavy
Suitability for Children: High
Other Animal Compatibility: High
Female:
Ht: 25.5" - 35"
Wt: 150 lbs - 200 lbs
Male:
Ht: 27.5" - 35"
Wt: 165 lbs - 200 lbs
Saint Bernard
Saint Bernards are gentle giants. They are good-humored, trustworthy and caring. This is a breed that loves family life and revels in the company of children. They are very loyal dogs that rarely bark, but they will defend you and your property if necessary. They normally accept other household animals with no problems. The breed is not the most extroverted, but rather is a slow, deep thinker.
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Saint Bernard
This breed takes its name from the Hospice of the Great Saint Bernard Pass, which was founded in 980 AD as a refuge for travelers through the dangerous Alpine pass between Switzerland and Italy. By 1707, the overworked monks realized these dogs were better equipped to rescue travelers with their superior noses, superhuman strength and weather-resistant coats. They had an in-bred sense of direction, which was the key to survival in blizzards. One of the most famous Saint Bernards, Barry, saved the lives of 40 people.