Saint Bernard Puppies Blog

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.

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.
Find out more about castration.