If you want a dog who...
• Is heavy and powerful, with a thick furry coat
• Is steady-tempered with everyone
• Loves pulling carts and sleds and romping in cold weather
• Is responsive to training in a slow, good-natured way
A Saint Bernard may be right for you.
If you don't want to deal with...
• A very bulky dog who takes up a lot of space in your house and car
• A heavy dog who wants to sit on your feet, lie on your lap, and lean his weight against your leg
• Rowdiness and exuberant jumping when young
• "Separation anxiety" and destructiveness when left alone too much
• Fearfulness or aggression in some lines, or when not socialized enough
• Some stubbornness and/or dominance problems, especially in males
• Heavy shedding
• Slobbering and drooling
• Serious health problems and a short lifespan
A Saint Bernard may not be right for you.
