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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 .
Not only do Saint Bernards start off large, these puppies will even grow faster than most dogs do in their entire lifetime. At one month most male Saint Bernards weigh anywhere from 10 to 25 lbs.
However, unlike the Saint Bernard, the Alpine mastiff was never a bona fide breed. It is believed to be the progenitor of the modern English Mastiff, [2] as well as other breeds that derive from these types of dogs or that are closely related. M. B. Wynn wrote, "In 1829 a vast light brindle dog of the old Alpine mastiff breed, named L'Ami, was ...
The Saint Bernard's size makes it is a good deterrent against most intruders although their aggression as guard dogs are rarely equitable with breeds such as a Rottweiler or Doberman Pincher.” Over 12 hours later, the IP thought better of the language, evidently, and here altered “training begin” to read “proper training and ...
Rachel Adams has spoken of her heartbreak after deciding to have her St Bernard puppies put down
The birth and first months of three different litters of puppies are followed; fawning owners do everything they can to accommodate their new pets; adorable moments of puppies' lives are shown as they eat, sleep and play. Breeds featured: Labrador Retrievers, Shih Tzus, and Golden Retrievers.
Bernard of Menthon (c. 1020–1081 or 1086), Catholic saint, Frankish founder of the hostel at Great St Bernard Pass, and namesake of the famous dog breed; Bernard of Thiron (1046–1117), Catholic saint, French founder of the Tironensian Order; Bernardo Tolomei (1272–1348), Catholic saint, Italian theologian and founder of the Olivetans
Kristen Breton of Lincoln, R.I. said she brought her St. Bernard puppy, Princess Freckles, to Dr. Deborah Hirschmann at the Rhode Island Animal Medical Center to be spayed and undergo a routine ...