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Affectionately
known as a Saint, the St Bernard is the genial gentleman of the canine
world - very powerful but extremely placid. He adores children, and makes
an intelligent, loyal and affectionate companion dog. His deep resonant
bark is a marvelous deterrent to burglars. His hallmark is his huge,
majestic head and benevolent dignified expression. He may be either rough
or smooth coated. Naturally a dog
of this size requires room and is expensive to feed. But the rewards of
owning one of these gentle giants more than compensates - just ask any St
Bernard owner! Height: Dogs 70
- 90cm |
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Bred for
centuries in Switzerland by the monks from the St Bernard Hospice, some
3,000 meters up in the Swiss Alps, this breed is famous for its legendary
rescues. The St Bernard's sense of smell enables him to scent a human
against the wind up to two miles away, and sense blizzards and avalanches
up to 20 minutes before they occur. His ability to locate bodies buried in
as much as 3 meters of snow has resulted in him finding countless
travelers trapped in drifts and leading them to safety.Home Health & Care Behavior Problems Breeds Dog Names Dog Products Dog Product Reviews Dog Bookstore
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