Saint Bernard

Saint Bernard is very ancient breed that was founded in AD 980. This is called by other names as the “gentle giant” and they are originated from native dogs that are present in the Alps for millenia. Its use and popularity as a rescue dog began in the middle of the 17th century. The first Saint Bernard were introduced in Monastery as guard dog.

This is heaviest and large dog breeds in the world. It consists of two varieties such as short-haired and long-haired, short-haired variety is used for mountain work because it can tolerate cold temperatures and long-haired variety coat tends to collect icicles. Saint Bernard are very talented in search and rescue, watchdogging and carting. More than 200 people have been saved by this amazing servant of mankind.



Saint Bernard are very large, muscular, strong and powerful dog. Its face and ears are shaded with black and their expression is intelligent and gentle. These are highly developed sense of smell and they had sixth sense about danger impending from avalanches and storms.

Their hair is slightly longer and feathering on the thighs and legs. The eyes are set more towards front, mid-size, dark brown and set deep. Saint Bernard ears stand slightly away from the head at the base and then drop sharply, but they are not altered and its face must have more furrowed wrinkles.

Saints Benard both coats are easy to groom, short walks and play sessions are best for the dog breed upto two years old. It sheds twice a year and for this breed shampoo may strips the coat of its water-resistant, oily for this purpose it should be bathed if necessary only with mild soaps.

White with red, red or brindle with white, white must appear on chest, feet, tail tip, noseband, and collar, may have dark mask.

A dog's standard height varies from 25.5 to 27.5 inches.

Dog's weight vary between 110 to 200 Pounds.

A healthy Saint Bernard lives about 8 to 10 years.



Saint Bernard are gentle, extremely loyal and friendly. They are powerful and muscular but they will never be ill natured. This is somewhat sorrowful expression, but it is very good-natured dog. Saint Bernard are excellent with children and other animals, these are sensible, loving and make a great family pet. They respond to best gentle, firm, patient and consistent training it will enjoy daily walks and play sessions. Saint Bernard will enjoy the any size of yard but it should be securely fenced. They are good watchdogs and they drool after they drink or eat.

Saint Bernard as a Pet

Saint Bernard pet is slow moving, patient and obedient. They thrive on high amounts of love and attention about the training rules. It will concentrate on elementary exercises such as heeling, staying and sitting. Saint Bernard are highly intelligent and easy to train. A long walk each day will be keep them in good condition and pets should not be exercised more at once because their bones are not well formed and strong.