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Saint Bernard


Saint Bernard

saint bernard
    height of a st. bernard dog
group: working height: 24-28" / 61-71.1 cm
types: smooth-coated and longhaired weight: 110-200 lbs /
49.89-90.71 kg
colors: white with red, red with white, red, brown yellow, orange, mahogany brindle, red-brindle, brown-brindle with white on chest, forelegs, feet, end of tail, muzzle, blaze on face, top of head, collar and black shading on face and ears
physical traits: large, heavy, muscular
hair type: very thick. short haired-dense, tough, close lying, long haired-medium length, straight to wavy
personality/
temperament:
affectionate, loves children, gentle, docile, cheerful, hard-working, confident, loyal, dedicated, laid-back, gentle, big-hearted
maintenance/
special needs:

sheds often, brush often to prevent matting, need space, balanced exercise, drools, train early, easy to train, costs more to feed and medicate due to large size, susceptible to hip dysplasia
nicknames: Alpine Mastiff, Talhund (Valley Dog), Bauernhund (Farm Dog), St. Bernhardshund, Bernhardiner
origination: Switzerland from the Molossian Mastiff
bred for: family, rescue, companion, hauling,
identifying traits:  
ideal for: family, housedogs, companionship, country life, cooler weather, outdoors
good with kids? yes, but supervise because of size
life expectancy: 11 yrs  
kennel clubs: akc, saku, uk-(working dog group), fci-(molossoid breeds mountain type), ukc-(guarding dog group), ankc, nzkc-(utility dog group
rescues:    
     
shorthaired saint bernard
smooth-coated Saint Bernard
 
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