The Saint Bernard is a large, powerful dog breed with a thick, long coat that is typically red and white or brown and white in color. They are known for their strength, stamina, and gentleness, and were originally bred to help monks at the Great St. Bernard Hospice in the Swiss Alps.
Saint Bernard
Also known as St. Bernard, Alpine Mastiff, Bernhardiner
Origin
- Country
- Switzerland
- Region
- Great St. Bernard Pass, Swiss Alps
- Era
- 17th–19th century
Group
- Working
Lifespan
- 8–10 years
Size
- Height
- Male 71–76 cm · Female 66–71 cm
- Weight
- Male 63–82 kg · Female 54–63 kg
Coat
- Type
- double
- Length
- medium
- Colours
- red and white, brown and white, brindle and white, mahogany and white, orange and white
Traits
- gentle, calm, friendly, watchful, patient, affectionate