Owner guide - Vaccinate your Saint Bernard

Vaccinate your Saint Bernard and follow up with yearly booster vaccinations to maintain the dog's immunity to diseases. Like babies, its essential that you worm your adult dog every three months, and consult your veterinarian about defleaing products. Thanks to their playful nature, like the Labrador, the Saint Bernard can catch ticks and fleas because of their sole purpose in life is t laze around; amongst people.

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Owner guide - Saint Bernard's behavior

At first what may seem as the toughest job to do, might turn a pleasure for Saint Bernard, especially as large and bulky size may intimidate you when he grows. Saint Bernard is a family dog and does hates to be alone. Most kids love him and surprisingly he/she’s most palpable with females. Probably a good reason for this behavior is that women get cuddly faster than males. Moreover, Saint Bernards are treated as equals along with children.

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DOG FAQ - How big do the dogs saint Bernard get?

The weight of Saint Bernard dog is: Male up to 150-200 lb. and Female up to 110-160 lb.

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DOG FAQ - Do saint bernard dogs shed?

Yes. Saint Bernard belong to the kind of dog that are heavy shed. If you have one, make sure to brush your dog constantly.

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DOG FAQ - Are Saint Bernard good pets?

Saint Bernard is extremely gentle and friendly and very tolerant of children. Slow moving, patient, and obedient.

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DOG FAQ - What is the average weight for a Saint Bernard?

The average weight of a Saint Bernard is 110-200 pounds.

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DOG FAQ - How much is it for a Saint Bernard?

Saint Bernard puppies sell in the range of $650 to $1200 according to breeding.

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DOG FAQ - Do saint Bernard drool a lot?

While there no such thing as a "dry mouthed Saint", but most Saint Bernards do not drool to a offensive degree.

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DOG FAQ - Are there all black Saint Bernard?

Full blooded Saint Bernard is typically tri-colored. A full black Saint Bernard most likely has a different type of dog mixed.

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DOG FAQ - What is the lifespan for Saint Bernard?

The life expectancy of a Saint Bernard Dog is about 8-10 years.

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DOG FAQ - What should I do when bringing home a new Saint Bernard puppy?

Keep that diet during the first days, to avoid some digestive upsets, and change it gradually, never abruptly. Check the vaccines already applied to the Saint Bernard puppy, and if possible, ask breeder for a certificate indicating date and type of vaccine, which, in the future, could be of great help for your veterinarian, specially because now there are all sorts of vaccines available. It's also important to know how many times the Saint Bernard has been treated against parasites, and the date of the last one. In case of pedigree dogs, appropriate certificates will be given to you: the pedigree. That is the genealogy tree of the animal, and all the details of the register or a transfer card declaring the property cession to the competent authorities. This is very important for dogs that in the future, could be presented in exhibitions, cause if they are not properly registered they will be considered mixed-breeds.

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DOG FAQ - How to choose healthy Saint Bernard puppy?

Is his place clean? Feces should be, more or less, solid, unless Saint Bernard has been treated against parasites recently. Healthy Saint Bernard puppies are usually fat, and if you catch them they will slip out of your hands easily with great flexibility. Starting by the head, look at his eyes. These should be clear and free of any substance than can damage his skin, specially in those parts of the eyes closer to the nose. The nose should be moist, and his ears clean. Give great attention to the skin, watch it carefully to detect some signs of fleas or lice. Ribs can be checked with your hands, but it's not so clear when you are carrying the dog in your arms.

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DOG FAQ - When should I buy a Saint Bernard puppy?

Probably the best season to be looking to buy a Saint Bernard puppy is spring. Once he has been vaccinated and can be trained out of home. Do not choose a puppy in the summer when you are planning to go out on vacations, cause his training will be interrupted, and most of the canine residences will not accept a non vaccinated animal.

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DOG FAQ - Can I trust Saint Bernard breeders?

An honest Saint Bernard breeder will appreciate your interest in a determined breed and will give you a date. Try always to visit the place; even if it is far away, cause it is better to travel some distance rather than receive a wrong bred dog or a sick one. Breeders working at small range always have litters of Saint Bernard puppy living at their homes. This guarantees that these Saint Bernards are used to domestic life since their birth. Temperament will change from one dog to another, and some will be more dominant than others. The most dominant are usually the first at the time of eating, pushing his brothers away from food. Puppies sleep for long periods, so that doesn't mean they are sick. Watch them all for a while before making up your mind.

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DOG FAQ - Choosing a Saint Bernard for Family, Adult or Puppy?

When choosing a Saint Bernard for family, you need to consider the dog's age. A young Saint Bernard settles down easier than a grown one, and is better suited for a house with kids. Grown dogs can be uneasy, specially if they have had some other homes before, so they need more time to adapt to their new family. Some problems that can arise are, for instance, to respond to their new names or to stand by their new owners once they are without a leash.

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SAINT BERNARD AND CHILDREN

The Saint Bernard is usually a gentle giant and plays well with children and other dogs. However, a young Saint Bernard and small children is usually a bad combination, since these dogs make awkward, clumsy puppies. More than one toddler has been accidentally knocked down and injured when trying to play with a Saint Bernard puppy. Older dogs are usually more graceful and are careful not to knock children down.

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TRAINING

Saint Bernard's are intelligent dogs that are eager to please their masters, so training them is usually quite easy. However, it's still very important to begin training your Saint Bernard while he is quite young. Because he will grow to be so large, he can be impossible to manage when he is fully grown if he is not properly trained.

Training a Saint Bernard requires gentleness and patience. Because they are so loyal and eager to please, they can get discouraged if they believe that you are becoming frustrated with their behavior. It is important to be calm, gentle and consistent when you're teaching them. If they perceive training to be an enjoyable activity where they're sure to win your praise, they'll be quite happy to learn any skill you'd like them to have.

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FEEDING

Feeding : Saint Bernard puppies (three to eight months old) must be fed three times a day: breakfast and dinner will be the most complete meals, while lunch can be just a light meal. You should monitor the quantity (that should be determined upon the weight and general conditions of the dog), but most of all the quality of the food.

For adult Saint Bernard has no particular alimentary problems. As the Saint Bernard is a dog of gigantic size, naturally he eats a lot: but you shouldn't think he eats like a lion or a panther. By establishing a relation between his weight and daily supplies needs, you'll see a greater size dog needs less food than a medium size one, as the smaller one moves more hence burns more calories. Of course the food must always be of best quality and of the proper type for the dog's activities: a sedentary adult (as the one living free in the garden) should not be overloaded with energy, while work-type dogs, in particular if living in very cold environments, should feed on a diet rich of proteins and fat, and the same goes for pregnant or suckle females.

The latter ones should be fed on a diet very rich of calcium, with eventual integrators aside from the usual meals. As for somministration we advise you to consult the paragraph about stomach torsion.

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HEALTH INFORMATION

Health Concern : In general, the Saint Bernard is quite healthy. However, they can be prone to Wobblers Syndrome. The correct name for this problem is cervical vertebral instability. It is common in very large, fast growing dog breeds. Wobbler Syndrome causes the dog to wobble when they walk, particularly around the back end. They may also have difficulty with their front legs which may make them take short, choppy steps. If your dog has Wobbler Syndrome, your veterinarian may recommend kennel rest for a period of time and may prescribe pain medication as well as anti-inflammatory medications.

Saint Bernard is also more prone to bone cancer than many other dog breeds, and the tendency has been found to be hereditary.
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Saint Bernard can also be prone to hip dysplasia, another problem in large, heavy dogs. Check with your breeder to find out about either of these problems in the lineage of any Saint Bernard you're considering Saint Bernards have a tendency to experience Bloat. For this reason, it's better for him if you feed him two small meals each day rather than one large one.

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TEMPERAMENT

Saint Bernard is a sweet and gentle dog. Though they are one of the larger breeds of dog, they still make one of the best pets for families. Bred originally as a working rescue dog, they are patient and tolerant of children and they are not at all prissy. They also get along very well with other pets in the home.


Saint Bernard is very intelligent and very eager to please their masters, so they are typically quite easy to train. However, because of their size and strength, adequate training is a must. They are fiercely loyal and very protective of their owners, making them a great watchdog. In fact, even though they are so even tempered and sweet, many strangers will fear them simply because of their size. They are often quite slow moving but they are extremely strong and have a great sense of smell.

This breed of dog rarely barks unless there is some real reason to do so. This is one reason (accompanied with their size) that they make great guard dogs even though they are very gentle natured. If your Saint Bernard barks, you should check out what he's barking at.

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