Saint Bernard Puppies Blog

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.

The real ancestors of the St. Bernard were the herding dogs in Switzerland. These include the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, as well as other hunting dogs and watchdogs. Record of them, was first found at the hospice which is located at the Great St. Bernard Pass. First reports of the dogs’ presence at the pass date as far back as the 17th century. They were loyal companions monks living at the monastery. An avalanche killed of many of the dogs used for breeding in the late 18th century, and thus, the classic St. Bernard looked very different from today’s St. Bernies. To be able to further the breed, the remaining dogs were crossed with other dogs, however, in the process their usefullness as rescue dogs was pretty much lost. The St. Bernard is among the heaviest and largest dog breeds in the world and amongst its other canine breeds.

To all the Saint Bernard fans out there, who came upon my Blog: greetings and a warm welcome! I hope that you will find a few things about this Blog that will keep you coming back for more. I have been a fan of this large, slobbering dog for ages and I decided to start a Blog, where I share my thoughts and knowledge about this mammoth breed with other readers out there in the big virtual world! All your observations, opinions, comments and expertise is welcome, and I look forward to making this the St. Bernard Blog!