St. Bernard or Saint Bernard Dogs and Puppies

It is frequently noted that the Saint Bernard is one of the largest dog breeds active today. There are two different varieties of the St. Bernard: the fluffy coat, long haired variety and the smooth coat short haired variety.

The Saint Bernard is very well noted for its vigilance, loyalty and tolerance of animals and children. This dog has become the quintessential family dog, however makes a great watchdog and guard dog, especially do to their size as a deterrent, despite a mild temperament.

Temperament

Saint Bernards are extremely placid and gentle dogs. The dogs are very fond of children generally and extremely loyal to their families. However like any dog and due to this dogs size it should not be left unsupervised with young children. Also do to their size, it is necessary to enage in proper socialization at a very young age. Like most dogs, the St. Bernard needs attention and if left alone may engage in destructive behavior. They commonly get along well with other dogs and it is recommended to leave them in a fenced yard when out of town.

Often perceived as a lazy dog, St. Bernard's enjoy physical activity. The dogs like to dig and are capable of jumping over fences that are considerably high. Prior to introducing this dog into your family, please make sure to assess whether you have the physical space necessary to contain the dog.

Saint Bernard Quick Facts

Weight:____________130-220+ lbs
Height:____________27.5-35.5 inches
Coat:______________Smooth coat or Rough coat
Activity level:____Medium
Learning rate:_____High
Temperament:_______friendly, loyal, loving
Temperament (cont)_Friendly towards people and strangers
Guard dog ability:_Medium
Watch-dog ability:_Very High
Litter size:_______2-14
Life span:_________9-12 years

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