Saint Bernard

St. Bernards''' are very large breeds of working dogs, originally bred for rescue.

Appearance
The St. Bernard is famous for its long white, red, and black colored fur. Some saints have a short coat, while others have a long one. Their eyes are typically brown, but may come in an icy blue pigment too. Its tail is long and placed by its legs due to its weight. They can be 25 1/2-35 1/2 inches tall, and weigh 264 lbs.!

Behavior
Saints are very strong and loyal dogs. These dogs are known for their gentleness and tolerance towards children and people. Other good qualities include patience, obedience, loyalty, eagerness, and intelligence. Saints are known to be very easy to  train. Their size is viewed as a deterrence to intruders, which makes them great watchdogs. Saint Bernards seem to have a sixth sense that warns them of impending doom such as avalanches and storms. They are known to drool intensely, snore, and wheeze.

History
Saints are an old dog, with its origin dating back to 980 A.D. The first saints were short-haired and were bred for rescue for people who were lost or in distress in the hazardous Alpine Pass between Italy and Switzerland. They were most popular in the 17th century for this use. The dog's nose was able to smell people under many feet of snow, making them very effective. When the victim was rescued, the dog would lick and lie down with them to maintain their body heat. They would then go alert officials of the found lost person.

In popular media

 * The movie series, Beethoven, is about a St. who causes catastrophe.
 * Wind Chill is a St. Bernard figurine in the action figure series Rescue Heroes.

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