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Qualities |
A St.Bernard with long hair has a powerful, high and well musculered appearance. |
The St.Bernard is a big domestic animal with a protective nature towards the family. A St.Bernard is a calm, self-confident dog. The dog can be seen as a companion who senses the family members well and recognises a family member in trouble. To comfort persons is one of the St.Bernards favourite hobby. A peculiar thing about a St.Bernard is that the dog has moods in which obedience is not shown and the dog lines up obstinate whenever he/she is not in the mood. Further more the St.Bernard has certain characteristics like enthusiasm towards familiar persons, sweet for children and despite their calm attitude they are playful. they are also alert, intelligent and their infallible setting of place belongs also to the characteristics of the St.Bernard. When a St.Bernard is raised as it should be it can be considered a big-natured chap. |
How big can a St.Bernard become? |
male: height of minimum 70 centimetres height of maximum 90 centrimetres weight average of 70 kilos with a spreading of about 10 kilos |
female: height of minimum 65 centimetres height of maximum 80 centimetres weight average of 70 kilos with a spreading of about 10 kilos |
This in an indicatiob which can be realised when you stick to the correct exercise for the dog and the correct nutrition |
