Dog Breed Profile: Saint Bernard
Country of origin: Switzerland
Bred for: Rescue
Group: Working
Color: Red and white in any shade of red, or brindle and white, with or without dark shadings on the head and ears, can be patterned with color over the back and shoulders or with random patches of color over white
Life span: 7 to 12 years
Grooming Needs: Brush at least once a week, more during heavy shedding
Coat: Shorthaired is dense and smooth, longharied is medium length, straight to slightly wavy with bushy hair on the thighs and tail
Size: Males 27 inches tall, 140 to 180 pounds; females 25 inches tall, 120 to 140 pounds
Temperment: Friendly, alert, gentle
Training: Moderately trainable
Energy: Low to moderate
Children: Good with children
Compatibility with other dogs: Good with other dogs
Health Concerns: Hip dysplasia, gastric torsion (bloat), elbow dyplasia, osteosarcoma (bone cancer), and entropion and ectropion (minor eyelid disorders)
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