Name St. Bernard (Saint Bernard)
Other names St. Hubert Hound, Chien St. Hubert, Sleuth Hound
Origin Italy, Switzerland
Breed Group Working (AKC:1885)Guardian Dog (UKC)
Size Giant
Type Purebred
Life span 8-10 years
Temperament FriendlyGentleIndependentIntelligentOut-GoingQuietSocial
Height 25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)
Weight 110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)
Colors BlackBrindleBrownRedRed-BrownTricolorWhite
Litter Size 6-8 puppies

The St. Bernard or St Bernard is a breed of very large working dog from the western Alps. They were originally bred for rescue at the Great St Bernard Pass on the Italian-Swiss border, and Little St Bernard Pass in the Italian-French border, located close to one another.

Breed Characteristics
Adaptability 4
Apartment Friendly 3
Barking Tendencies 1
Cat Friendly 5
Child Friendly- This is a suitable dog breed for kids. It is also very friendly toward other pets and friendly toward strangers.
Dog Friendly 5
Exercise Needs 2
Health Issues- The very fast growth rate and the weight of a St. Bernard can lead to very serious deterioration of the bones if the dog does not get proper food and exercise.Hypoallergenic: No
Intelligence 3
Playfulness 2
Stranger Friendly 3
Trainability- Training will be difficult, which might not be suitable for a first time dog owner. Patience and perseverance are required to adequately train it. Professional obedience schools can also be helpful.
Watchdog Ability 3