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Saint Bernards
Saint Bernard is a Swiss alpine working dog used as a rescue dog. Saint Bernards are large powerful dog with thick coat. They are famous for their size and stories of alpine rescues.
212 Questions
What is the bite force of a saint bernard?
aprox. 400-500 pounds.
The English Mastiff holds the record of the strongest bite force (500 pounds) for dogs. They measure bite force from the size of their head and English Mastiffs and Saint Bernards have just about the same size head, therefore they basically have the same bite force.
Is a saint Bernard a working dog?
Yes they were originally bred to do search and rescue missions in snowy regions by finding people buried by avalanches and warming them with their massive bodies or by bringing them a warm drink from the classic barrel on their collar.
What if your St. Bernard itches and gets crusty patches on back by tail?
Its hotspots most likely you can talk to ur vet and get medicine for it or just go to walmart or a petstore
Can you teach a st bernard frisbee?
you can teach them anything while they are young as long as you keep working with them on it
Can a saint bernard mixed with a great pyrenese breed with a choc lab?
Yes. A dog can breed with any kind of dog.
Damaged nerves is a serious thing to happen to a dog. A lot of dogs have had nerve damage and have made progress to regaining mobility. The pup is young so that is in its favor. The vet knows things that should be listened to, trust in what he sais and let time show the results.
What if my St. Bernard refuses to eat but shows no signs of not feeling well?
Go to the vet! Even if they show no signs of illness, not eating could be serious. Get this checked out by a professional.
Can a St. Bernard male breed a small breed female?
Yes. My st bernard mated a border collie and now I have a st bernard border collie mix
What do chihuahuas and saint bernard have in common?
They're both dogs and (depending on the animal and living environment) hate cats.
Is it normal for St. Bernard puppies to experience heavy panting while resting?
If they are hot or heart worms can cause this. If it is not seriously hot when they are resting have them tested for heartworms. Especially if you have a large mosquito population. Puppies don't usually have heart worms, so I would suspect they are too warm. Put a small 6" fan on them where they can't get tangled in the cord.
Which of these two dog breeds has fewer health problems - a Bernese mountain dog or a St. Bernard?
Neither, But a bernese mountain dog needs to be in a very large space, and need to be walked daily. it it harder to look after.
How is David's Napoleon Crossing the Saint-Bernard historically inaccurate?
The painting depicts Napoleon making a bold statement of crossing the Alps in inclement weather. The facts of the crossing are that the weather was fine the day of the crossing and Napoleon did not lead the troops across; he was taken across with the help of guides.
How long does a saint bernard live?
Their life span is relatively short. Approximately seven to eight years - unfortunately.
Saint bernards should have a big space to run,and you should walk your dog daily,if you lack on this excercise,then there may be some bones getting softer.
Can you cross your Newfoundland x St. Bernard and your Mastiff x Bernese Mountain Dog?
In all technicalities, you can. Dogs can breed with any other dog, provided they are fertile, and even some other non-dog species like coyote.
However, that's not to say you shouldbreed your dog. There's a lot of risk, bothfinanciallyand in health wise when breeding dogs, especially when breeding mutts that you can not predict.
What type of Alcohol is in the barrels Saint Bernards wear when saving people in snow?
The kind of alcohol that was in the keg tied to the St. Bernard's necks was brandy. This alcohol, when consumed, helped prevent/slow down the affects of frost bite. It also came in quite handy for the avalanche victims and hikers who were often subject to extreme frostbite.
How does david glorify napoleon in the painting napoleon crossing at the saint bernard pass?
showing Napoleon on a horse instead of a donkey
