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Is there anyone here that owns or has owned a St. Bernard. We are thinking of adopting a St. Bernard puppy, and would like some advice on tempermant/maintenance/persona... Thanks
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I have owned a saint bernard for 3 years. We got her from a rescue. All in all she is a very loving and lazy dog. She spends most of the time on the couch or in her own bed. When you get them as a pup they eat a lot of food and after they are adults they slow way down. Mine eats about 20 pound bag in 2 1/2 weeks which isn't bad. She loves to be around people and I think would die of heartbreak if she had to be left outside alone or by herself. She weighs about 150 pounds which is big but she is very agile. I have a lot of breakables sitting around and she has never broken any of them. Even when she is feeling playful. The breed I have is the short haired dry mouth. They say she is short haired but in reality it is pretty long. On her head and body its about 2 in. long and on her tail its about 3in long. In the winter we have to really watch letting her out in the snow or salt on sidewalks. The snow cakes up in her feet really bad. I usually about 1 a month trim the hair on her paws and the back of her legs shorter because it makes her uncomfortable. The hair on the backs of her legs gets tangled really easy and the hair on her feet grows long on the underside between the pads. I have to brush her a couple times a week. She is really good tempered and doesn't snap at people and with kids around its a good thing. With little kids you have to watch her because she doesn't realize how big she really is and sometimes she can be a little rough as in nudging them to pet her. I hate to say this but I've accidently stepped on her feet or tail before but it was interesting because she didn't even yelp or snap like a lot of dogs do. She doesn't have an ounce of meaness in her. In the summer time you need to make sure that the dog has a cool place to get to because of how easily they get overheated. They usually have hip problems later in life with arthritis. They are very smart and easy to please and natural protecters. They are also very eager to please you and need lots of affection. No matter what anyone says all saint bernards drool and shed a lot. I have to vacum everyday and wash the windows, tv, etc. when they sling there heads drool goes everywhere. Even having a dry mouth there jowles are more closed but it still comes out but not as bad as a wet mouth. All in all she has been the best dog that I have ever owned. You better invest in a good scooper for your yard because it adds up quickly. I fill a 5 gallon bucket a week. I hope this doesn't discourage you from owning one. Be sure to explore all of your options. When walking a dog of this size if they decide to pull you, you are going for a ride. Its a good idea to get them into obedience school just because of their size and the power that they have. Good luck

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I have and this website helped me alot. http://www.saintbernardclub.org/...

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The Canine %26 Feline Behaviour Centre

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We had one when I was growing up. They are great dogs but do need training and discipline. They are way too large of a dog to get their own way. The biggest problem we had wih ours was the drool, it was everywhere. But it was worth the love our big guy gave us.

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GO TO DOGBREEDINFO.COM!..YOU PUT IN DOGS BREED AND IT TELLS YOU HIEGHT,WIEGHT,TEMPERMENT,ETC.


GOOD LUCK =}

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health issues should be your major concern,, see the health clearances on both parents.. nothing more heart breaking than a st. that cannot walk due to hip/elbow displaysia...