Dog breed

St. Bernard

Origin: not documented in our sources

Also known as: Bernhardiner, St. Bernard dog

The St. Bernard or Saint Bernard is a breed of very large working dog from the Western Alps; they were originally bred for rescue work by the hospice of the Great St Bernard Pass on the Italian-Swiss border, with Switzerland recognized as its country of origin by the FCI. The hospice, built by and named after the Alpine monk Saint Bernard of Menthon, acquired its first dogs between 1660 and 1670. The breed has become famous through tales of Alpine rescues, as well as for its large size and gentle temperament.

Detailed information for this type is not available in our sources yet. We do not invent history, characteristics or care requirements.

Sources & references

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Bernard_(dog_breed)
http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q38090

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