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St. Bernard Dog Breed Profile

General Appearance: Saint Bernards are commonly orange, mahogany-brindle, red-brindle or white with patches of these smooth colors. Their coat is dense, short, and smooth and lies close to body. Minimal grooming is needed due to the fur being short and close to the body.

Origin: Switzerland

Temperament: Saint Bernards are calm, loving happy pets that adore their family. They are loyal and tranquil. Saint Bernards should be trained at an early age, due to their size they can be hard to manage as an adult. Saint Bernards also need a lot of space, they can not be put in small areas, a big back yard would be perfect for them!

Height: 24 - 28 inches

Weight: 110-200 lbs.

Size: Large

Life Span: 8 years

Health Conditions/Concerns: Saint Bernards are prone to hip dysplasia, bone problems, heart defects, and some may have a short life span.

Good with Children: Yes

Good with other Pets: Yes





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