Skip to content
10 Reasons Why There’s More to Love with a St. Bernard
February 4, 2016 Aaron Seminoff

10 Reasons Why There’s More to Love with a St. Bernard

 

The St. Bernard is classified as a “giant” dog breed. A full grown adult can weigh close to 300 pounds. That’s pretty big, but these dogs are true gentle giants, with big hearts to go with their big size. Like other breeds of mountain dogs, the St. Bernard is a hearty working dog originally bred for not just alpine rescues, but also for sled pulling and livestock guarding and herding. Here are just a few reasons why there’s more to love with St. Bernards.

 

1. They’re the cutest puppies ever

 

2. They make great babysitters

 

3. They're very photogenic

 

4. They never give you a hard time

 

5. They can carry your booze for you

 

6. They've been around a long time

 

Shop our dog tees - 25% of proceeds go to no kill animal shelters!

Gifts for dog owners 

 

7. They don’t mind a little snow...

 

8. ...And they like the beach, too

 

9. They’re always ready for their close-up

 

10. Did we mention they like snow?

 

Your Animal Hearted purchase saves lives! 25% of all proceeds are donated to no kill animal shelters!

 

 

Filed in: Cute, Dogs, Funny, Heartwarming
Previous article The Best Cruelty-Free High End Makeup Brands

Comments

Dianne - November 26, 2019
My husband and I are empty nesters after raising 5 independent children. We are retired and still young at heart. We got our Saint Bernard in June and our life is forever changed. We are over the moon and have turned into one of those (the folks we laughed about). I will never be without a Bernard in my home. Talk about a whole new level of LOVE!
Dianne - November 26, 2019
My husband and I are empty nesters after raising 5 independent children. We are retired and still young at heart. We got our Saint Bernard in June and our life is forever changed. We are over the moon and have turned into one of those (the folks we laughed about). I will never be without a Bernard in my home. Talk about a whole new level of LOVE!
Louise Murray - September 16, 2016

We were blessed for our B. B. to come into our family. He was 8 weeks old. The love he has for us is irreplaceable. Who ever is in the house at any time he has to go to each one of us tuck his big head in out necks and just give us love and get love in return. I have never had a big dog. I love this baby so much. I can say he is one sweet lovable boy!!!!! He is 6 months old weighing in at 75 lbs. What a member of our family he is.

Pamela - September 15, 2016

I have had 3 saints. one i rescued he died of bloat at 7. was so torn up he was a lover and my big old bandit. now i have a male oden and a female brandy. i call oden lambchop. i have never had so much love. lambchop is my dog and brandy is my husbands dog. oden and i have petathons where i pet him for hours. our record is four hours. he is a huge baby and gets in bed to get petted every night. he is my service dog. i suffer from ptsd and trauma. brandy is so beautiful and sweet. she loves everyone. i love the winter when the snow has just fallen and they are out there playing together. brandy is 2 1/2 and oden is 2. i will never have any other kind of dog ever. they are the most loving loyal beautiful silky sweet babies in the world. as you can tell i am totally in love with them. do not hesitate to rescue a dog. the love you will get from them will totally make life worth living.

Rod Cullins - March 11, 2016

My very first dog was a Saint, and I’ll never love another breed like I love those big animals. The only drawbacks to having one in your family is they slobber (always keep a rag in your back pocket), and their life expectancy is rather sort, due to their size. But, for the time they’re with you, you’ll never know unconditional love as you will with a Saint.

LAraine - March 10, 2016

I’ve had Saints for almost 30 years. They are my breed of choice. In fact my husband and I built a no kill rescue called Symphony Animal Foundation named in memory of our first 2 St. Bernard’s , Beethoven and Mozart.

Jim - March 9, 2016

Have had 3 Saints now. Roxanne (Roxy) female, had her until 12 from SPCA, Jack-big big boy had him for a year and a half. He died from cancer. Previous owner never told us. Nick (Saint Nicholas) Xmas puppy had him for 13 years. All were rescues and I want another. They are/were the best dogs I’ve ever had.

BZ - March 5, 2016

I rescued a year and a half old male St a couple years ago. He only weighed 98 lbs and was in pretty rough shape. He now weighs 150 so he’s just a little St Bernard. He is an awesome dog! He fit right in with our 3 Labs and doesn’t seem to even mind the annoying cats. So glad we took him home!

JENNIFER - March 4, 2016

We lost our Saint last year and our home just isn’t the same. Jack was the biggest baby and went everywhere with us. He loved the motor home, the beach, the snow, hiking, going fishing with us, road trips and just hanging out where every we were. I miss him jumping up on the bed at night to get his hugs and kisses, after 15-20 minutes he would get to hot and go find a cooler place, but was promptly back at 5am to wake us up- no alarm clock needed.

We have been looking for a new baby. If you are or know of a breeder in the west we would love another giant furball baby!

Chasidy Myrick - March 4, 2016

I have a female saint, her name is Gracie and I found her in Oct. of 2009. She is such a little lady and has the best manners I’ve ever seen in a canine. I have never had a dog of my very own but I got to say I would take a life when it comes to my Gracie. She’s my heart and I will never be able to replace her. God help me when she leaves me I don’t know how I’m going to handle it. Nobody could love a dog more than I do my Gracie.

Leave a comment

Comments must be approved before appearing

* Required fields