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Saint Bernards

Saint Bernards . Jess Spence. Breed Name. Commonly known as the “Saint Bernard”, this dog also goes by St. Bernhardshund , Bernhardiner , and an alpine mastiff. Nicknames: “Saint” Scientific Name: Canis Inupus Familiaris. breed Classification.

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Saint Bernards

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  1. Saint Bernards Jess Spence

  2. Breed Name • Commonly known as the “Saint Bernard”, this dog also goes by St. Bernhardshund, Bernhardiner, and an alpine mastiff. • Nicknames: “Saint” • Scientific Name: CanisInupusFamiliaris

  3. breed Classification The Saint Bernard is a large breed in the “working class”. This Dog is often found with large livestock and has been known to be used with search & rescue jobs.

  4. Breed description The Saint is a large working dog. Its coat is predominantly white and a tan/brown. There are long and short hair variation. The fur pattern usually consists of large patches of the brown on the body, getting smaller towards the legs. The head is a dark brown/black with softer fur on the head and ears. The ears are large and dropped, and a square shape on the sides of the breed’s characteristically box shaped head.

  5. Breed Uses Originating in the alps, this dog has weather resistant fur and can endure extremely cold temperatures. This and its gentle yet protective nature allows it to be a perfect “guardian” dog for livestock as well as families, especially with small children or other animals. The Saint is also known as a search and rescue dog.

  6. Temperament This breed is known for its gentleness. A saint Bernard can be trusted can be easily trusted with small children and animals, the only threat to them being the possibility of getting knocked over due to the combination of the dog’s size and clumsiness. The Saint can also be very protective over it’s family of herd/flock. This can sometimes become an issue and socializing this breed is highly encouraged.

  7. Common Personality and Physical Disorders This breed is known as a “gentle giant”. They are loving and often think they’re “lap dogs”. They can be active but are generally slow moving and sleep most of the day. This breed is very intelligent as well. Elbow and hip dysplasia are common because of the breeds size and growth rate through adolescence. Cataracts can also be a common problem for St. Bernards.

  8. History of the breed The earliest written records of the St. Bernard are from the hospice at Great Saint Bernard’s pass in 1707, with paintings and drawings of the dog even earlier. They were originally used as farm dogs of farmers & dairymen with large livestock. They were also used for hunting, as guardians and for search and rescue. A dog at St. Bernard’s pass was known for saving over 100 people and his body is now preserved at the Natural History Museum in Berne.

  9. In the media • Movie series “Beethoven” • Tv series “Topper” • “Gumbo” Team Mascot-New England Saints • “Bernie” Team Mascot- Serena Saints • Movie “Cujo” Based on the novel Cujo by Stephen king • Movie Peter Pan, “Nana”

  10. Cujo “Gumbo” New England Saints “Beethoven” “Nana” Peter Pan

  11. Other information Related breeds: Tibetan, English and Alpine Mastiff, Great Pyrenees and Newfoundland. Average weight: 140-260lbs Average Height: 27-35 in. (@ withers)

  12. Source Cited • www.akc.org/breeds/saintbernard My St. Bernard

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