Switzerland

Saint Bernard

It is officially named Saint Bernard, though there are alternative names, including St. Barnhardshund, Alpine Mastiff, and Bernhardiner.

ST. BERNARD OF MONTJOUX (Skiers / Mountain Climbers) In the time of Bernard, travelers crossed the snowy Alpine Mountains during the winter. Bernard, also known as Bernard of Menthon, set up rest stops on two mountaintops. His successors raised dogs atop these mountains and labeled them Saint Bernards. Memorial: May 28th

In the movie Beethoven a Saint Bernard stared in the movie actually three Saint Bernard's stared as Beethoven.