St. Bernard, The Massive Rescuer Of The Alps
The St. Bernard is a well-known large dog breed around the world because of its valiant ways and adorably massive frame. This breed has been the search and rescue dog of the Swiss Alps for many centuries and many heroic stories can prove to this dog's long search and rescue history. Today, however, more than a rescue dog in the Alps, this dog is very popular among families as a dependable and loyal pet.
The St. Bernard is considered as a Molossoid breed and its ancestors were the massive Molossoid breeds of the Roman soldiers and the Sennenhunds, which were the herding and hunting dogs of the Alps then. The current appearance of the St. Bernard is not the original one because there was a time before when the breed endangered because many St. Bernards slowly got killed during avalanches. To continue the breed's existence, Newfoundlands were used and the results are the present appearance of St. Bernards.
The name of this breed was given by travelers who came to live at the hospice at the St. Bernard Pass. This pass was treacherous and many travelers stayed with the monks and this is where they saw these massive dogs that were used for searching trapped travelers. The name of the dog and the pass was derived from an 11th century monk, Bernard Menthon who is also the founder of the St. Bernard hospice.
Aside from St. Bernard, this breed was also known before as the Saint Dog, Noble Steed, Alpenmastiff and Barry. Barry is also a name of a very famous St. Bernard because of its courageous efforts that saved 40 to 100 people from certain death. Today, the remnant of this dog was preserved at the National History Museum at Berne and a monument was established in his name at the Cimetiere des Chiens.
The St. Bernard weighs heavily at 160 to 260 pounds and towers at 27 1/2 to 35 1/2 inches of height. The tail is long, hanging low and heavy but turns upward slightly. The eyes of this dog are tight lid, masked in color black including some parts of the face and both ears.
The St. Bernard's coat can be smooth or rough. The smooth one is flat and fits fairly to the body while the rough one is flat and dense especially around the neck and legs. The common colors of the coat are red with white and mahogany brindle with white.
The St. Bernard is a dependable household companion as it is hardworking, eager to please, and extremely loyal. It is patient and tolerant with little children and with additional good socialization during puppyhood, it can also be as tolerant to smaller animals. This dog is fairly manageable so long as it is trained early on and it should also help that this dog is intelligent and obedient.
Albeit its size, the St. Bernard is not rough or aimlessly active but in fact, it is extremely gentle and amiable. It can be happy in an apartment living and it does not need a wide yard to exercise. Its daily exercise regimen can only be composed of a long walk and this should keep him healthy mentally and physically.
The St. Bernard is considered as a Molossoid breed and its ancestors were the massive Molossoid breeds of the Roman soldiers and the Sennenhunds, which were the herding and hunting dogs of the Alps then. The current appearance of the St. Bernard is not the original one because there was a time before when the breed endangered because many St. Bernards slowly got killed during avalanches. To continue the breed's existence, Newfoundlands were used and the results are the present appearance of St. Bernards.
The name of this breed was given by travelers who came to live at the hospice at the St. Bernard Pass. This pass was treacherous and many travelers stayed with the monks and this is where they saw these massive dogs that were used for searching trapped travelers. The name of the dog and the pass was derived from an 11th century monk, Bernard Menthon who is also the founder of the St. Bernard hospice.
Aside from St. Bernard, this breed was also known before as the Saint Dog, Noble Steed, Alpenmastiff and Barry. Barry is also a name of a very famous St. Bernard because of its courageous efforts that saved 40 to 100 people from certain death. Today, the remnant of this dog was preserved at the National History Museum at Berne and a monument was established in his name at the Cimetiere des Chiens.
The St. Bernard weighs heavily at 160 to 260 pounds and towers at 27 1/2 to 35 1/2 inches of height. The tail is long, hanging low and heavy but turns upward slightly. The eyes of this dog are tight lid, masked in color black including some parts of the face and both ears.
The St. Bernard's coat can be smooth or rough. The smooth one is flat and fits fairly to the body while the rough one is flat and dense especially around the neck and legs. The common colors of the coat are red with white and mahogany brindle with white.
The St. Bernard is a dependable household companion as it is hardworking, eager to please, and extremely loyal. It is patient and tolerant with little children and with additional good socialization during puppyhood, it can also be as tolerant to smaller animals. This dog is fairly manageable so long as it is trained early on and it should also help that this dog is intelligent and obedient.
Albeit its size, the St. Bernard is not rough or aimlessly active but in fact, it is extremely gentle and amiable. It can be happy in an apartment living and it does not need a wide yard to exercise. Its daily exercise regimen can only be composed of a long walk and this should keep him healthy mentally and physically.
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