Wednesday, February 6, 2013

How To Narrow Your Selection Of St Bernard Breeders To Consider

By Terrie Joyner


The Beethoven movie has series boosted public interest in Saint Bernards. The downside of this celebrity in recent decades gave rise to improper breeding programs by some St Bernard breeders. Therefore, making a carefully researched selection has now become a necessary prerequisite for satisfied ownership.

Puppies born with atypical temperaments are products of puppy mill breeding programs. These breeding programs have cast doubt on other breeders. Potential owners have the responsibility of conducting careful research of breeding programs they are looking at. There is now a need to come into closer contact with the parents to ascertain their offspring will possess an even temperament. Typically an aggressive temperament is not typical for this breed. Parents of potential adoptees should be met to examine how well they behave before strangers.

By nature a Saint Bernard has a sociable, loyal and loving personality. Nevertheless, owners have the responsibility to make sure their puppy is socialized. A puppy must be trained to handle situations that will be encountered in the environment of its owners. Professional training is recommended for owners with no experience in dog training.

Even though they have a sweet nature, Saints are not for clean freaks. They shed regularly and they slobber. They can be messy eaters. Clean freaks should look elsewhere for their canine companions. Anyone who is too busy to find the time to brush the coat is also advised to look elsewhere.

A copious amount of information can be obtained ahead of time from the Saint Bernard Club of America. This club was formed in 1888 and is among the oldest breed clubs in the country. In fact, it was formed only four years after the AKC was established. For breeders and potential purchasers it is an invaluable source of information and advice. It also offers useful material in its quarterly publication for anyone wanting to learn more about the breed.

The club also operates an advisory program. Its advisors are helpful in preventing buyers remorse. One needs to be aware the Saints are not appropriate for some people. This is an inescapable truth. Timely advice can head off a poor choice, should this appear to be a possibility during consultation. It is better to avoid the likelihood of Saints being deposited in Rescue programs because of any preparation or planning flaws.

This Alpine dog was originally bred for a working purpose. Present selections are made for diverse uses. The first association of this breed is its use by Swiss monks running an Alpine hospice. His hospice still functions today. It is located near a pass in the Alps on the Italian and Swiss border. As this pass remains snow free for a short period of time in the summer, the journey through the pass can be risky for the better part of a year.

The first identifiable representation of Saints is depicted in two paintings dating from 1695. Experts estimate they were bred in the period between 1660 and 1670. The line is believed to originate from canines used in the Swiss valley region near the monastery. The Swiss dogs are thought to be descendants of mastiffs brought by Romans. If you seek to acquire a representative of this legendary breed, please make sure you make your purchase from reputable St Bernard breeders.




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