Common Name(s)
Saint Bernard, Saint Bernhardshund, Bernhardiner, Alpine Mastiff
Breed Type
The Saint Bernard is a working breed. One of the larger breeds, the Saint Bernard has been involved in rescue work. They are best suited to cool climates.
Saint Bernard
(St. Barnhardshund) (Alpine Mastiff)
(Bernhardiner) (St Bernard)
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Alpine Mastiff, Talhund (Valley Dog), Bauernhund (Farm Dog), St. Bernhardshund, Bernhardiner
origination:
Switzerland from the Molossian Mastiff ...
(St Bernard, Alpine Mastiff, Bernhardiner, St. Barnhardshund) The Saint Bernard is a powerful, large-sized dog with a strong, muscular build and a commanding presence.
Saint Bernards or Alpine Mastiffs are very large and extremely gentle. They are very loyal, highly intelligent and is a good watchdog and tend to drool after eating or drinking.
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The monastery developed the breed and called them Alpine Mastiffs, initially. Edwin Landseer forever immortalized the Saint Bernard as well as created a false rumor in a single painting he made when he was 17.
Crossed with the local alpine native breed our hero gave birth to extremely popular Saint Bernard, whose other (less popular) name is - Alpine Mastiff.
Bernhardshund, Alpine Mastiff
SizeGiant
Easy to trainLow/Medium
GroomingLow
SheddingMedium/High
Exercise neededDaily walks
Energy levelLow/Medium
ProtectionMedium ...
The Saint Bernard is also known as the Alpine Mastiff and the St. Bernhardshund.
Saint Bernards are credited with saving the lives of some 2,500 people in 300 years of service.
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Depicted in 1820 in Edwin Landseer’s painting "Alpine Mastiffs Reanimating a Distressed Traveler"
Come in short- and long-haired varieties ...
OTHER NAME St. Bernhardshund, Alpine mastiff
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Energy level Low energy ...
A real good-doer (other names: St. Bernhardshund, Bernhardiner, Alpine Mastiff)
origin:
Switzerland ...
Avg Size of Female: Height: >25 inches, Weight: 120-200 pounds
Original Function: draft, search and rescue
Primary Current Function: companion
Other Name: St. Bernhardshund, Alpine mastiff
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Known by many names: Hospice Dogs, Alpine Mastiffs, Barry Dogs, etc., agreement on the name ‘St. Bernard' was finally reached in 1880. The dogs were first imported into Britain in 1820 and the first English breed standard was written in 1887.
 See also: Mastiff, Saint Bernard, Smooth, Newfoundland, Bloat
  
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