Featured Dog Breed – the Saint Bernard

It is said that an excess of more than 2,000 lost or injured travelers are said to owe their lives to the heroic and chivalrous relief efforts of the Saint Bernard.
Not even harsh, icy winds, sleet, or several feet of snow can slow this breed’s tracking nose and skills down!

One of the largest breeds of dog with ancestral roots dating as far back as 980 AD, today’s Saint Bernard can be seen in both long and short-coated varieties in either a red or white.

Gallant, gentle, and kind, these attentive, doting, and rather “nanny-like” dogs were initially used for herding, hunting, and watch-dogging.

It was not until the 17th Century that the Saint Bernard’s unparalleled proficiency for search and rescue was discovered,