Saint Bernard Dog Breed Information

Originally bred as a guard dog as well as to save lost and injured travelers, these dogs now have become favorite companion of many pet lovers. They are versatile and show their excellence in show ring as well as in drafting (pulling a cart or wagon), obedience trials, and weight pulling competitions.

Breed Name	Saint Bernard Dog
Origin	Italy,Switzerland
Other Names	Alpine Mastiff,St.Bernhardshund
Lifespan	8-10 years
Breed Group	Working Dogs
Height	27.5-35.5inchs (70-90 cms)
Weight	120-180 Pounds (22-38 kg)
Temperament	Lively,watchful,Gentle,Friendly,Calm
Coat Color	White,Brindle and White,Fawn and Black and White
Coat Characteristics	Dense, Short-Haired,Harsh & Rough,
What to Feed	Recommended daily amount is 5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
Litter size	6-8 puppies
Training Needs	Patience Required to Trained Them
Living condition	Relatively inactive in indoors. They can live outdoors, but would much rather be with their family. Low tolerance for hot weather, warm rooms and cars. Can wheeze and snore.
Exercise need	60-80 minutes per day
Grooming Needs	Everyday
Club Recognition	AKC Classification: Kennel UKC Classification: Kennel
Highlights of this Breed	A well-bred Saint Bernard is calm, sensible, and patient. Some are more outgoing, others more introspective
Similar Dogs	Great Pyreness,Tibetan mastiff,Akita,Leon Berger,Alaskan Malamute

Star Rating:

Characteristics	Stars (based on 5)	Characteristics	Stars
Adaptability		Health Issues
Affection Level		Intelligence
Apartment Friendly		Playfulness
Barking Tendencies		Shedding Level
Cat Friendly		Social Needs
Child Friendly		Stranger Friendly
Dog Friendly		Territorial
Exercise Needs		Trainability
Grooming		Watchdog Ability