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Saint Bernard (dog)

St. Bernard
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St. Bernard
Other names St. Bernhardshund
Bernhardiner
Alpine Mastiff (archaic)
Common nicknames Saint
Origin Italy, Switzerland & France, standard held in Switzerland
Classification / standards
FCI Group 2, Section 2.2 Molossian: Mountain type #61 standard
AKC Working Group standard
ANKC Utility Group standard
CKC Working Group standard
KC (UK) Working Group standard
NZKC Utility standard
UKC Guardian Dog standard
Domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris)
Classification / standards
FCI Group 2, Section 2.2 Molossian: Mountain type #61 standard
AKC Working Group standard
ANKC Utility Group standard
CKC Working Group standard
KC (UK) Working Group standard
NZKC Utility standard
UKC Guardian Dog standard

The St. Bernard or St Bernard (/ˈbɜːrnərd/ or /bərˈnɑːrd/) is a breed of very large working dog from the western Alps in Switzerland, Italy and France, originally bred at the Great and Little St Bernard Pass for rescue. The breed has become famous through tales of alpine rescues, as well as for its enormous size.

The St. Bernard is a giant dog, with the largest individuals reaching over 140 kg (310 lb). The average weight of the breed is between 65 and 120 kg (140 and 260 lb) or more, and the approximate height at the withers is 70 to 90 cm (28 to 35 in).

The coat can be either smooth or rough, the smooth coat being close and flat while the rough is dense, flat, and more profuse around the neck and legs. The colour is typically a red colour with white, or a mahogany brindle with white. Black shading is usually found on the face and ears.

The tail is long and heavy, hanging low.

Eyes are usually brown, but sometimes can be icy blue, and should have naturally tight lids, with haws only slightly visible.


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