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Never lose your leash again!

Big Dog — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:05:34 +0000

Like any other breed, Saint Bernard needs to be trained and socialized as well and this should be done as early as possible, especially if you want to keep them as a house pet. Training this breed requires upbeat activities and daily walks as Saint Bernard are very active. When you walk it out, it might run ahead of you and might go after smaller animals. To avoid this, you must walk it out with a leash tied to it. this is to keep it from encountering any untoward incident such as jumping over fences or running across the street.

Since a leash in an important tool when training your Saint Bernard, it is essential that you keep it in a place where you can easily find it or hang it on a Saint Bernard Leash Holder to avoid misplacing it. You can place your leash holder beside the door or behind it for easy access whenever you need it your pet’s leash.

Why do Saint Bernards carry a small barrel on their collars?

Big Dog — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:57:59 +0000

Most people who may be asked what they think of the Saint Bernard will remember the time they watched a Woody Woodpecker cartoon or TV wherein they have seen a big fluffy hair dog, running about in the snow, with a mini-barrel attached to its collar. It is said that these barrels contained spirits or alcohol that gave weary travelers the boost needed to return home in times of peril in the snow.

The Saint Bernard has always been depicted as a rescuer of lost people trapped by blizzards and avalanches in comics as well as adventure stories. But an important note is that alcohol would caused more harm to a person experiencing hypothermia. However in reality, Saint Bernards do not carry these barrels. But it would be cool if they did, wouldn’t it?

How to buy a European Saint Bernard?

Big Dog — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:37:07 +0000

Saint Bernard’s are quite famous for their image of carrying a small barrel of alcohol on their collars while saving someone trapped in the snow. Being a dog of sweet and mellow temperament, they can be dependable protectors when their family is threatened. They are muscular and tall dogs of power with deep chests. With a squarish head, their eyes are dark, black noses and ears that hang loosely down to the face. Feet are large as to keep them from sinking into the snow. Coats are dense and can be either long or short hair with colors usually white with mahogany, red, brindle and tan & black markings. If one is interested in owning this canine, then read up on the breed standard. The breed standard indicates what a genuine purebred Saint Bernard should look like. It even says what the flaws and faults are. A dog that mirrors the standard is one of quality. But when buying a Saint Bernard one must be aware of scammers who try to cover up flaws and faults. Take a look:

Non-quality breeders will:

Always push for a quick exchange for cash
Not be able to provide verifiable certificates of pure bloodlines
Be hesitant to show his kennel
Not accomplish the proper vaccinations

Quality Saint Bernard breeders will:

Share their kennels for a visit
Maintain the breeds temperament of being gentle, strong, dependable and wonderful with children
Provide health clearances and vaccinations
Give verifiable certificates for its being a genuine purebred

Knowing these things will definitely assist one in sorting through good and bad breeders. But in times of doubt, it wouldn’t hurt to get some help from people who are experts and lovers of dogs as well. One choice is Euro Puppy! With a team of quality and purebred focused people, one is assured of getting a healthy genuine Saint Bernard whose lifespan is maximize to stay with families longer. With proper guides on how to take care of the dog, one will feel empowered and confident in grooming the dog. With a lifetime guarantee and initial benefits to start the journey off right, people throughout 80 countries can attest to Euro Puppy’s experience and excellent service.