Saint Bernard Puppies Blog

Training a Saint Bernard is considered to be a Herculean task when you see the size it grows to. Not only are they big, they can be awkward in movement and can shove their owners aside. Saint Bernard puppies are like little giants and training them needs to be taken at a slow but sure pace. Before potty training the dog, it is assumed that other basic training aspects have been covered.

This includes having it know where it should sleep, understanding commands such as SIT, STAY and COME through daily practice and most of all, the firm “NO” as to curb any unwanted actions that can develop in to bad habits. Potty training can start by having a regular feeding routine. Irregularity in schedules can make the digestive time unpredictable. The breed must also have a set time when it is to go outside. By doing this consistently, the dog will know that he can go out at a certain time to do his business.

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If you had a dog when you were a child, you will want your own children to experience the same positive feelings and you will get your children a dog. If you did not, you just have to read My First Best Friend to find out what an amazing thing a dog can be in a child’s life. Not only does a dog teach children responsibility, but it also helps them develop a healthy personality and a balanced emotional life.

However, bringing a dog into the family is not always a smart thing to do. You need to make sure that both the children and the adult members of the family are ready for a furry friend, otherwise someone is likely to get disappointed over time. You also need to make sure that you are selecting the right breed and you are treating your dog in a way that guarantees your children’s safety.

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Huge, heavy, and hairy, these descriptions usually are related to a monster but not necessarily, because these terms best describe the lovable St. Bernard. Despite their very large appearance, St. Bernards are reliable companions and were once used as alpine rescuers. Because of its popularity, it is not surprising that this breed has some interesting facts that you may want to know and here are some of those:

• The common depiction of St. Bernards would be that they carry a small barrel of brandy around their necks. It was once believed that the alcohol is given to trap humans in the Alps to keep them warm. However, according to the monks who bred the dogs, this is false. The dogs would instead lie next to the humans and keep them warm through their body heat until rescuers arrived.

• The name of the breed was derived from an 11^th century monk, Bernard of Menthon, who established the pass where the dogs patrolled in the Alps. Prior to this, the breed was known as “Saint Dogs” or “Alpenmastiff.”

• The original appearance of the St. Bernard is that they have short hair, very different from how the dogs look in modern day. The change came about during the early 19^th century when several dogs died because of avalanches. The monks attempted to save the breed by crossing the remaining St. Bernards with Newfoundlands creating dogs with long coats. This made the dogs more resilient of the cold but lost their ability as rescue dogs because the cold temperature freeze their fur and weighs them down.

• A memorable role of St. Bernards in films would be the comedies “Beethoven” and “Beethoven’s 2^nd”. According to the filmmakers, during the sequel, the rapid growth of the breed made it difficult to shoot scenes involving puppies and made them cast over 100 puppies.

The most famous and longest appearance of the Saint Bernard breed is in the film serie Beethoven (1992), where the key character, Beethoven is a large and friendly, yet very mischievous dog that keeps making trouble in his family. He sneaks into the home of the Newton family after he was stolen by thieves from a pet shop. The father (Charles Grodin) does not want to own and take care of a dog, but his wife (Bonnie Hunt) and his 3 children convince him to keep the little puppy. Later the dog gets into serious trouble when the local veterinarian – who is involved in some unethical animal experimentation – tries to seize the dog, therefore tries to convince the family that their dog is mentally instabile and dangerous to the family.

The Saint Bernard breed in reality is very loyal and affectionate, but they require early socialization and obedience training to overtake later problems (like the family has in the film).

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If you would like to have a dog that is friendly, loyal and intelligent, then the Saint Bernard is the best breed for you. These dogs are very powerful and muscular, but they are never aggressive or mean. They are huge in size; therefore it is not advised to leave them alone with smaller children – although they love kids. The Saint Bernard is also excellent with other dogs and non-canine pets in the family. Their protective nature makes them excellent guardians and watchdogs.

The coat of the Saint Bernard is either short and smooth, or long and rough to the touch. Both types are very dense and require daily brushing during the seasonal – two times a year – shedding. Special care must be provided to the ears to keep the dog healthy. These dogs are prone to health issues like heart and skin disorders or bloat.

Training of these dogs is relatively easy as the Saint Bernard is eager to be trained and always would like to please their owner. They need a consistent and gentle, patient trainer during socialization and obedience training during their early ages.

All in all, the Saint Bernard is ideal for families with older, considerate children who would like to be the proud owner of a ‘gentle giant’. The dog will do well with daily outdoor exercise and frequent, long walks with the family.

I hope this introduction about the Saint Bernard will help everyone decide whether this breed is the best for you.

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We all know the good characteristics of this adorable breed… but as nobody’s perfect there are some difficulties we have to face when having a Bernie. These “problems” are usually quite easy to handle if we pay enough attention.

- Saint Bernies DO drool. It is a fact, there’s nothing to do with it.
- They shed pretty heavily, so they need regular grooming.
- Bernies require a lot of patience, because the tend to be stubborn sometimes
- They might be destructive when left alone for too long time
With proper training, attention and socialization, the undesired behavior can be avoided.

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Considering neutering your dog?
Since it is an irreversible action, timing is very important. Neutering a dog before reaching sexual maturity is a big mistake. According to most experts a dog should not be neutered before the age of 6 months, which can vary with different breeds. Usually, the bigger the breed is, the more you have to wait. Some vets don’t recommend spaying or castration before the puppy is over 1 year old, because neutering before long bone growth has finished may increase the risk of bone cancer and joint problems.
For females it is quite controversial whether to wait for the first heat period or not. According to some researchers, spaying a pup before the first one can help prevent various health problems, but on the other hand, some other experts say that it can cause even more risks.
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