Swiss Mountain Saint Bernard Dog

Appearance Saint Bernard Dogs

Saint Bernard breed is a dog that big, muscular and strong. Weighing can reach between 65-120 kg. Saint Bernard called the Switzerland or Swiss Mountain Dog Cattle Dog. Saint Bernard is internationally recognized today as one of the descendants Molossoid. Saint Bernard was originally known as hunting dogs, search dogs and rescue dogs. The name "St. Bernard"originates from a hospital in St. Bernard's journey is often dangerous Pass in the Western Alps between Switzerland and Italy.

• Temperament

Saint Bernard breed has a character that is very gentle and friendly, the Saint Bernard is very tolerant of children, so well suited as a guard of children, patient, and obedient. As is generally the Saint Bernard breed is also very loyal to his master, eager and willing to please. Saint Bernard is very intelligent and easy to train, but should start from a young age. The Saint Bernard is a good guard dog. Even its size is a good preventive.

• Health Issues

They are susceptible to eye disorders Called entropion and ectropion, in the which the eyelid turns in or out. Also The breed is susceptible to epilepsy and seizures, a heart disease Called dilated cardiomyopathy, and eczema.

Saint Bernard's body anatomy

Large body size Saint Bernard dog