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St Bernard is a race from the Swiss Alps It's from north of italy. It is the most famous sheep dog and descends from the extinct Alpine Mastiff, of Tibetan Mastiff, of New land It's from Great Dane.
São Bernardo begins its history in Great Saint Bernard, where some monks created an inn for pilgrims and travelers. The breed began to be used as a dog of surveillance, in addition and have other functions such as the shot, for example. The abilities of this dog were quickly noticed and it began to be used as a dog of guard and rescue of pilgrims lost in snow and fog. At stories of your achievements as rescue dog were plentiful, both from common travelers and from soldiers who crossed the mountains with Napoleon Bonaparte in 1800. The data is documented.
It took a few generations for the breed that we currently know as São Bernardo to emerge.
Source- Europe
- Italy
- Switzerland
- Group II
- Rustic
- muscular
- provided
- toy
- Small
- Medium
- Great
- Giant
- 15-35
- 35-45
- 45-55
- 55-70
- 70-80
- more than 80
- 1-3
- 3-10
- 10-25
- 25-45
- 45-100
- 8-10
- 10-12
- 12-14
- 15-20
- Low
- Average
- High
- Balanced
- very faithful
- Intelligent
- Tender
- Kids
- Houses
- Surveillance
- Muzzle
- harness
- Cold
- Warm
- Moderate
- Long
Physical appearance
The São Bernardo dog is a giant dog that usually measures between 70 and 90 centimeters (slightly less in the case of females). They are big, strong, outgoing and have a measured aggressiveness. We can find long-haired as well as short-haired Saint Bernards. Both have a noble, robust and muscular look.
The most common color is white with some reddish brown spots, which can vary from yellowish brown to dark brown.
Personality
The São Bernardo has a kind, social and friendly personality. Are very patient and obedient, although they show a jovial behavior even in adulthood. It is a dog very loyal to his family that he will devote long periods to patrolling what he considers the tutor's territory. Not only will it scare off intruders with its deep bark, its size makes them suspicious and afraid. It has a very developed sense of smell.
In addition to these qualities, it has been proven on some occasions that São Bernardo dogs alert to possible imminent dangers such as storms, avalanches and fires.
Health
are prone to sunstroke when they exercise excessively in the summer or when they are in closed or poorly ventilated spaces. Tends to suffer from obesity and, therefore, your diet must be controlled at different stages of your life to prevent other problems. It can give extra vitamins or calcium in the puppy's growth stages to prevent hip or elbow dysplasia, common problems in this breed.
There are cases of dilated cardiomyopathy frequent when you are sedated. It is also prone to wobbler syndrome, heart problems, tumors or ectropion.
Pay attention to the gastric torsion: It is very important that you do not eat after exercising, bathing, drinking to excess of water or eating the entire daily ration at once. It is recommended that you eat two or three times a day, thus dividing the daily amount.
care
Is it a dog that needs to live in a very large house or a house with garden, as it must have space to move freely. Contrary to what you might think, it doesn't require a high level of exercise. However, it is convenient that you run a little and be active.
You need hair care, it's important brush it and cut the bangs too wide to impair your vision. It should be brushed regularly and showered every month and a half. The São Bernardo likes to receive attention from the tutor, be aware and clean the cheesy and the drools that can accumulate after eating or during the tour. It's also important to clean your ears.
Behavior
In their behavior with children, they show a tolerant and patient attitude, especially when it comes to children from the family nucleus. It is a kind dog that, on many occasions, was used by its tutors as a "nanny dog", since there is a good relationship between the children and the pet.
The dog must be socialized with other pets, children or adults from puppy, so that it understands the role you expect of it.
education
The São Bernardo is an intelligent breed that shows ease of training. It is very important that basic education starts as soon as possible. Otherwise, you may find a dog uncontrollable and, in some cases, violent. For example, if you allow certain attitudes like jumping on people from a puppy, in adulthood this behavior will be a serious problem due to your 90 kilograms of weight, which can considerably injure someone.
The proper use of the leash, taking control of the situation, being the alpha male or learning basic obedience commands are some indispensable requirements for having this breed of dog.
Curiosities
- The São Bernardo achieved even more popularity through the film Beethoven, starring a dog and his family.
- The heaviest dog of this breed weighed 118 kilograms, reaching a height of 90 centimeters.