Saint Bernard breed of dogs is believed to be one of the largest breed of dogs all across the world. They were originally developed for rescue mission, hunting and working dogs. They are believed to have originated in Italy and Switzerland.
St Bernard dogs are strong, muscular, large and with powerful head. Basically they are two varieties of Saint Bernard dogs – Short haired and smooth coat or long haired and rough coat. Weight of fully grown male St Bernard dogs is over 200 pounds i.e. around 90 Kg. and height is between 27 to 35 inches i.e. 70 to 90 cm. St Bernard breed is generally very gentle, patient, obedient, and extremely loyal. They are very easy to train but it is advisable to train them when they are younger. Giant is the perfect word for this breed of dogs. Their size makes them a right choice for watchdog. Life span of St Barnard dogs is around 8 to 10 years.
