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A full-grown male Saint Bernard can weigh between 160 and 240 lb (72.5 / 110+ kg)
There are two varieties of this breed: the short-haired or smooth-coat variety and the long-haired or rough-coat variety.
They are extremely friendly and gentle dogs despite their large size - and very tolerant of children.
The most famous St. Bernard to save people at the Great St. Bernard Pass (between Switzerland and Italy) was Barry who reportedly saved somewhere between 40 and 100 lives.
The St. Bernard is among the heaviest and largest dog breeds in the world.
The most popular use of these gentle giants is in the area of search and rescue.
The Saint Bernard's sense of smell is so excellent that he can find a person even under many feet of snow.
This breed is well known for his ability to foretell avalanches, perhaps because they may hear very low frequency sounds that are well beyond our ability to hear.
Saint puppies grow at a phenomenal rate during the first year of life, increasing in size an average of three pounds per week.
Saint puppies can eat somewhere between 6 and 12 cups of high quality dog food per day.
If youre turned off by the drool, you may want to consider another breed.
They have a protective instinct for their family and make excellent watchdogs.
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Feel free to visit our past Breeds of the Month:
June 07 Breed of the Month - Giant Schnauzer
July 07 Breed of the Month - Miniature Pinscher
August 07 Breed of the Month - Belgian Sheepdog
September 07 Breed of the Month - Schipperke
October 07 breed of the month - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
November 07 breed of the month - Norwegian Elkhound
December 07 breed of month - Canaan Dog
January 08 breed of month - Japanese Chin
Feb 2008 breed of the month - Lakeland Terrier
March 08 breed of the month - Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
April 08 breed of the month - French Bulldog
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