St. Bernard
Resumen
The Saint Bernard is perhaps the most famous dog in the world, eternally associated with the snowy mountains of the Alps and the Hospice of the Great St. Bernard, where monks bred it for centuries to rescue travellers lost in the mountain passes. With its impressive mass and natural instinct for finding people buried in snow, it is estimated to have saved more than 2,000 people over the centuries.
Características físicas
- Tamaño
- Gigante
- Altura (macho)
- 80–90 cm
- Altura (hembra)
- 65 cm
- Peso (macho)
- 65–120 kg
- Peso (hembra)
- 50–90 kg
- Esperanza de Vida
- 8–10 años
- Pelaje
- Two varieties — short-haired (smooth and dense) and long-haired (wavy)
- Colores Comunes
- White with reddish or reddish-brown patches, or reddish base with white
Temperamento y personalidad
The Saint Bernard is the personification of the "gentle giant": calm, patient, tolerant, and extraordinarily affectionate. It is considered one of the best family dogs, especially with children, with whom it has almost infinite patience. It rarely barks without reason and does not have pronounced aggressive instincts. It needs space and is not suitable for small apartments. Generous drooling is a given.
Actividad y ejercicio
- Nivel de Energía
- Moderada
- Ejercicio Diario Recomendado
- 60–90 minutos
Aseo y cuidado
- Necesidad de aseo
- Moderada a alta
- Caída de pelo
- Abundante
- Frecuencia de Baño
- Cada 6–8 semanas
Salud
- Problemas de Salud Comunes
- Epilepsia
- Problemas oculares
- Dilatación y torsión gástrica
- Displasia de cadera y de codo
- Osteosarcoma
- Pruebas de Salud Recomendadas
- Examen cardiológico
- Examen oftalmológico
- Radiografías de cadera y codo
Compatibilidad
- Con Niños
- Excelente
- Con Otros Perros
- Excelente
- Con Gatos
- Bueno
- Para Dueños Principiantes
- Aceptable
