Saint Bernard

Stbernrd.jpg (9600 bytes) They are extremely gentle and friendly and very tolerant of children. The Saint Bernard is slow moving, patient, and obedient. Extremely loyal, this breed wants to please.

Breed: Saint Bernard

Country of Origin: 11^th Century Swiss Alps

AKC Group: Working

Function: Guard dog, rescue work

Life Span: 8-10 years

Appearance: Powerful

Color: Red, brown or brindle with white

Coat Type: Shedding

Grooming: Short-medium

Height: 25-30 inches

Weight: 180+ pounds

Activity Level: Medium

Watch Dog: High

Protection: No

Intelligence: Medium-high

Trainability: Medium

Good With Children: Yes

Good With Pets: Yes

Good With Strangers: Yes

Character: Friendly

Home Environment: Fenced yard

Best Owner: Firm, patient

Potential Problems:

Behavior: Dominance, demanding, aggression

Physical: Hip, shoulder, & heart problems, bloating

Recommendations:

	They are extremely gentle and friendly and very tolerant of children. The Saint Bernard is slow moving, patient, and obedient. Extremely loyal, this breed wants to please.
Breed:	Saint Bernard
Country of Origin:	11^th Century Swiss Alps
AKC Group:	Working
Function:	Guard dog, rescue work
Life Span:	8-10 years
Appearance:	Powerful
Color:	Red, brown or brindle with white
Coat Type:	Shedding
Grooming:	Short-medium
Height:	25-30 inches
Weight:	180+ pounds
Activity Level:	Medium
Watch Dog:	High
Protection:	No
Intelligence:	Medium-high
Trainability:	Medium
Good With Children:	Yes
Good With Pets:	Yes
Good With Strangers:	Yes
Character:	Friendly
Home Environment:	Fenced yard
Best Owner:	Firm, patient
Potential Problems:
Behavior:	Dominance, demanding, aggression
Physical:	Hip, shoulder, & heart problems, bloating
Recommendations: