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Saint Bernard
This gentle giant likes to cozy up to his family and friends.
Height: 26 to 30 inches at shoulder
Weight: 120 to 180 pounds (males average 160 pounds, females average 130 pounds)
Coat: dense and smooth
Life span: 8 to 10 years
Breed Group: Working Dogs
Originally the Saint Bernard was used to guard the grounds of Switzerland's Hospice Saint Bernard as well as to help find and save lost and injured travelers. Today the St. Bernard enjoys the comforts of family life in many homes across the world. He is versatile and excels in the show ring and in obedience trials, drafting (pulling a cart or wagon), and weight pulling competitions.
Saint Bernard profile on DogTime.com
General Characteristics
Amount of shedding
  
  
  
  
  
Dog friendly
  
  
  
  
  
Drooling potential
  
  
  
  
  
Ease of training
  
  
  
  
  
Playfulness
  
  
  
  
  
Predatory tendencies
  
  
  
  
  
Tendency to bark or howl
  
  
  
  
  
Wanderlust
  
  
  
  
  
Affectionate with family
  
  
  
  
  
Easy to groom
  
  
  
  
  
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General health