Breed info on the Saint Bernard

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BREED HISTORY

The Saint Bernard's legendary rescue skills developed in the Alps, where they lived with helpful monks who aided travelers across the mountains. Dog foursomes quickly demonstrated an instinct for finding people lost in storms. Upon locating an injured body, two dogs would lay nearby for warmth, one licked the person in an effort to revive, and a fourth brought human aid. Over a 300 year period, these brave dogs saved more than 2000 human lives.

Newfoundland blood re-energized the evolutionary line during the 1830's and the name was adopted about fifty years later. Today, these large dogs make sweet, calm, friendly and lovable pets.

IDEAL BREED CHARACTERISTICS

Size: Males 27 1/2 inches or more, Females 25 inches or more, in proportional balance (at the withers).

Appearance: POverful, muscular body with strong, driving motion.

Coat and Color: Thick, smooth, firm, short or long coat; longer hair on the tail. Red and white or brindle color with white markings on chest, feet, nose, tail tip and around the neck; dark color on the muzzle and ears.

Head: Broad, arched skull with a short muzzle; dark brown, medium-sized eyes; large, triangular ears.