» St. Bernard (Saint Bernard)

ST. BERNARD (SAINT BERNARD)

Basic Features

St. Bernard, a powerful head, large, is a robust and muscular dog. From Saint Bernard's it is very good with people. Obedient, extremely loyal, calm and attack, but generally do not like the little dog. It has the ability to anticipate the avalanche.

The Saint Bernard is a wide-toothed combs long hairs and should be brushed frequently to scan a hard brush. If you are living in a courtyard must be removed for long walks every day.

What would it do?

As is known, formerly the Saint Bernard, the gateway covered with snow near the guest house was used to rescue lost travelers and climbers. Almost exclusively used to accompany him to the people today. Apartment is not suitable for life. Some are still being trained in avalanche rescue dogs as.

Origin

Saint Bernard's origin dates back to ancient times. It is derived from the Tibetan mastiff. In this case, by the Romans nearly two centuries ago they should be derived with the mastiff brought to the Alps.

Saint Bernard is the first time in 1000 years around the Great Saint Bernard Pass Guest House of Saint Bernard de Menthon appeared near. Monks probably old mastiff breed dogs were bred with the Great Dane and the Great Pyrenean breed of dog.

Careful and continuous imposing a dog is the result of a hybridization. The image of these dogs were seen for the first time in 1350 on the Swiss coat of arms. Used as a rescue dog and gain fame began in the mid-17th century. Later, it became a popular type of dog in the world.

The Saint Bernard breed dogs are the same up and down the origins and basic characteristics are divided into two species together themselves. These differences can be observed as the most distinctive features feather.

Shorthaired Saint Bernard is very thick, short, has bright feathers and body wraps tightly. There is a problem of keeping the snow in Saint Bernard's feathers, this problem does not appear Shorthaired Saint Bernard.