Saint Bernards

More To Know

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Saint Bernards make great pets and companions. They can be longhaired or they can be shorthaired Coats can also be either rough or smooth. The weight of the dog should be in proportion with the height. They would rather that it didn’t get too warm where they are. This breed loves to please its owners. These dogs are highly intelligent and easy to train. Saint Bernards are large, strong, muscular, and have strong heads. Saint Bernards will commonly get along with other dogs. Longhaired Saint Bernards are really a cross between Saint Bernards and Newfoundland dogs. Shorthaired Saints are usually purebred. Saint Bernards are very affectionate and they are average watchdogs. Another name for the Saint Bernard is the Alpine Mastiff. Saint Bernards are excellent with children.

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Saint Care

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Care

The Saint Bernard needs to be brushed frequently. This meaning about 2-3 times a week. Bathe this type of dog with a mild soap only when necessary. Daily, short, regular walks are better than long sessions. You should make sure that you keep the dog's eyes clean. You should teach obedience while the dog is still young or small. A house with a big yard is good. Saint Bernards aren't very active so you don't have to run with them as much. In the house, Saint Bernards will show a low amount of activity, while outside they show a medium amount.

Characteristics

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Characteristics

The soft coated Saint Bernard makes a great pet. The Saint Bernard is very loyal to its family and only barks when there is an emergency at the time. Saint Bernards make great companions for children and for adults too. A Saint Bernard is a very gentle giant. The Saint Bernard will commonly get along with any other dog. The females are about 25 inches tall and they usually weigh 120-200 pounds. The males also usually weighthis much. The males are usually 27 and one half inches tall. They usually live for 8-14 years. This breed originated in Switzerland. Saint Bernards are huge dogs and they have extremely muscular arms and muscular legs. They would never purposely harm any person. They are very sweet and they make great companions. A Saint Bernard makes a great edition to the family.

Saint Bernards

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Saints

Saint Bernards are saints.

They are great dogs. They

are huge, but they would

never purposely hurt a

soul.