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Aug 3, 2024 · The 10 Main St. Bernard Health Issues. 1. Hip Dysplasia. This genetic orthopedic condition is characterized by degeneration of a dog’s hip joints, causing significant pain, loss of mobility...
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Saint Bernard, working dog credited with saving the lives of more than 2,000 people in 300 years of service as a pathfinder and rescue dog at the hospice founded by St. Bernard of Aosta (also called St. Bernard of Menthon) in the Great St. Bernard Pass in the southwestern Pennine Alps. Probably descended from mastifflike dogs that were introduced from Asia to Europe by the ancient Romans, the Saint Bernard appears to have been brought to the hospice in the late 17th century. The most famous of the hospice dogs was Barry, who reportedly saved more than 40 people before his death in the early 1800s. Saint Bernards have also been employed as cattle, draft, and guard dogs.
A powerfully built, muscular dog with a massive head and drooping ears, the Saint Bernard stands 26 to 30 inches (66 to 76 cm) tall at the withers and weighs 120 to 180 pounds (54 to 82 kg). Its coat is red-brown and white or brindle and white and may be either short and dense or medium-long. The long-haired variety of Saint Bernard was produced by crosses with the Newfoundland dog in the early 19th century.
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The Saint Bernard’s size makes upkeep challenging. It requires ample space inside the house and a large vehicle in which to travel. While the dog often prefers a hard cold surface, it can form callouses easily, so it should have the option of a very soft bed with good support. Owners should have an emergency stretcher or another means in place for moving an incapacitated dog of this size. Everything costs more with a giant breed, including food, drugs, surgeries, boarding, and bedding.
Saints are not a good choice for fastidious housekeepers, because the breed is prone to excessive drool, resulting in saliva on the floor, clothing, furniture, and sometimes even walls. In addition, the hotter the temperature, the more Saints drool. Saints of either coat type are not comfortable in warm weather, and overheating is a real concern for the breed. Air-conditioned living quarters are a necessity. When transporting Saints in warm weather, vehicles must be air-conditioned, and ice packs should be on hand in case the air-conditioning fails.
Although not excessively active, the Saint Bernard still needs about an hour of interactive playing or walking each day. However, exercise does not have to be strenuous and should not occur in warm weather. The breed enjoys games of tug, swimming, nose work, and trick training.
Coat care is minimal, consisting of weekly brushing and occasional bathing. However, daily brushing is recommended during the two shedding seasons (spring and fall). Bathing of the forechest and forelimbs may be needed more often if the dog drools on itself. Many owners have their Saint wear a bib to catch saliva.
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Calm and easygoing, the Saint Bernard is a low-energy dog and a slow mover. It learns quickly but tends to respond methodically. The Saint is very affectionate and demonstrative toward family and fairly friendly toward strangers. It is generally good with other household pets, canine or feline, but it may not interact well with unfamiliar dogs. Pla...
Jul 14, 2014 · “Barry – the legendary St Bernard” is a permanent exhibition at Bern Natural History Museum which opened in June 2014, 200 years after his death.
Jul 2, 2024 · By Kristine Lacoste July 2, 2024. Saint Bernards gained notoriety as search and rescue dogs in a dangerous pass between Italy and Switzerland. Find out what’s inside the St Bernard Barrel Photo: Mirage Lin. Table of Contents. [show] The Truth Behind the St Bernard Barrel in Cartoons.
The St. Bernard or Saint Bernard (UK: / ˈ b ɜːr n ər d /, US: / b ər ˈ n ɑːr d /) is a breed of very large working dog from the Western Alps in Italy and Switzerland. [3] They were originally bred for rescue work by the hospice of the Great St Bernard Pass on the Italian-Swiss border.
Mar 21, 2022 · Health testing for the Saint Bernard. The British Veterinary Association and The Kennel Club recommend the following health tests and screening schemes for the Saint Bernard dog: Hip score testing, with the mean score across the breed being 22.8.
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