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- Micro
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Saint Bernard information
The Saint Bernard is a giant,
strong, muscular dog. As long as the weight stays in proportion
with the height, the taller the dog the more prized. The massive
head is powerful. The muzzle is short, wider than it is long.
The teeth meet in a scissors or level bite. The nose is broad,
with wide open nostrils and like the lips are black in color.
The medium sized eyes are set somewhat to the sides and are dark
in color. The medium sized ears are set high, dropping and
standing slightly away from the head. The legs are muscular. The
feet are large with strong well-arched toes. The long tail is
broad and powerful at the base held low when the dog is relaxed.
Dewclaws are usually removed. There are two types of coat:
rough, and smooth, but both are very dense and come in white
with markings in tan, red, mahogany, brindle, and black, in
various combinations. The face and ears are usually black. In
the rough-coated dogs, the hair is slightly longer and there is
feathering on the thighs and legs.
Temperament
Saint Bernards are extremely gentle and
friendly and very tolerant of children. Slow moving, patient,
and obedient. Extremely loyal, eager and willing to please. Be
sure to socialize this breed very well at a young age with
people and other animals. It is highly intelligent and easy to
train, however training should begin early, while the dog is
still a manageable size. Teach this dog not to jump on humans
starting at puppyhood. Bear in mind that an unruly dog of this
size presents a problem for even a strong adult if it is to be
exercised in public areas on a leash, so take control right from
the start, teaching the dog to heel. The Saint Bernard is a good
watchdog. Even its size is a good deterrent. They drool after
they drink or eat. Be sure you remain the dog's pack leader.
Dogs want nothing more than to know what is expected of them and
the St Bernard is no exception. Allowing a dog of this size and
magnitude to be unruly can be dangerous, and shows poor
ownership skills. Saint Bernards have a highly developed sense
of smell and also seem to have a sixth sense about impending
danger from storms and avalanches.
Size
Height: 25.5-27.5 inches (
61-70 cm.)
Weight: 110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)
Needs
A long walk each day is needed to keep the
Saint Bernard in good mental and physical condition. Puppies
should not have too much exercise at one time until their bones
are well formed and strong. Short walks and brief play sessions
are best until the dog is about two years old.
The Saint Bernard will do okay
in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. They are
relatively inactive indoors and a small yard is sufficient. They
can live outdoors, but would much rather be with their family.
They have a low tolerance for hot weather, warm rooms, and cars.
Can wheeze and snore.
Grooming
Both types of coats are easy to
groom. Comb and brush with a firm bristle brush, and bathe only
when necessary. Shampoo may strip the coat of its oily,
water-resistant properties, so use a mild soap. The eyes, which
may be inclined to water, need special attention to keep them
clean and free of irritants. This breed sheds twice a year.
Bernard
Origins
The Saint Bernard was founded in
980 AD by St Bernard de Menthon and bred by the monks most
likely by crossing the ancient
Tibetan mastiff with the Great
Dane, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog and the Great Pyrenees. The
first Saint Bernards were of the short haired variety, as the
long-haired variety's coat tended to collect icicles. They were
used by the Hospice, a refuge for travelers through the
dangerous Alpine pass between Switzerland and Italy. In the
middle of the seventeenth century Saint Bernards became popular
as a rescue dog working to save people from avalanches in the
snowy passes near the Hospice. The dogs are able to smell a
person under many feet of snow. They have saved thousands of
people
searching
out and finding lost or injured travelers. The dogs would work
in packs looking for the victims. When found they would lick and
lay down with them in order to keep them warm. While a dog or
more would lay with the body(s) another dog would head back to
the Hospice to alert them that they found the humans. A full
rescue team would then be sent out. The Saint Bernard has also
been known to be able to predict storms and avalanches. This may
be possible because of the dog's ability to hear very low
frequency sounds which humans cannot. The Saint Bernard was
recognized by the AKC in 1885. Some of the Saint Bernard's
talents are search and rescue, guard dog, watchdog and carting.
Training your dog
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