Where Every Paw Feels at Home.
Also known as Saint Bernard, Alpine Mastiff
A gentle Alpine giant with a big heart and a lot of drool
Bred at the Great St. Bernard Pass hospice for mountain rescue, the St. Bernard is calm, patient and devoted to its people. Its sheer size, drooling and short life expectancy shape daily care, and it copes poorly with heat.
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This breed needs about 60 minutes of activity a day. Around 3 sitter-led sessions a week keeps that routine going when work or travel gets in the way.
60
Minutes of activity a day
3
Suggested sessions a week
Home visits
Best-matched service
About an hour of gentle walking a day is plenty. Avoid long runs and jumping, which can strain the joints of such a heavy dog.
Yes, especially after drinking, eating or in the heat. Most owners keep cloths around the house and wipe the jowls regularly.
It is rarely practical. Their size, weight and heat sensitivity make a home with space and a cool spot far more comfortable.
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