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- Origin: Switzerland and Italy
- Lifespan: 8 to 11 years
- Height: 27 to 36 inches
- Weight: 160 to 240 pounds
- Coat varieties: short-haired or long-haired
- Alternate names: Alpine mastiff or bernhardiner
- 1888: Formation of the Saint Bernard Club of America
- Used for cold terrain search and rescue
- Called a "gentle giant"
- Related to the Mastiff
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The St. Bernard is a powerful and muscular dog with a dark mask and large head. It is one of the largest dog breeds in the world.
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History
The St. Bernard was originally bred as a herding dog for Swiss farmers. During the 17th century, monks at the monastery near the Great St. Bernard Pass in the Alps, began using the St. Bernard as a search and rescue dog to aid travelers who became lost or stranded. Saint Bernard Club of America: [1]Barry
Barry was a famous St. Bernard who lived at the Great St. Bernard Pass monastery and saved over forty lives. He was born in 1800 and lived for fourteen years.Natural History Museum in Berne, Switerland: [1]-
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St. Bernard Related Merchandise
- Amazon.com: St. Bernard (Comprehensive Owner's Guide) | A New Owner's Guide to Saint Bernards
- Dog Shoppe: Saint Bernard
- CafePress.com: St. Bernard T-Shirts and Gifts
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