Appearance,Naming n' Temperament of St.Bernard
The St. Bernard is a very large dog with a large head. The largest recorded Saint Bernard was over 6 ft in
length and weighed 310 pounds, although the average weight of the breed is between 140 and 220 lb (64–
100 kg) or more and the approximate height at the withers is 27½ inches to 35½ inches (70 to
90 cm).[1] The coat can be either smooth or rough, with the smooth coat close and flat. The rough coat is
dense but flat, and more profuse around the neck and legs. The coat is typically a red colour with white, or
sometimes a mahogany brindle with white. Black shading is usually found on the face and ears. The tail is
long and heavy, hanging low with the end turned up slightly. The dark eyes should have naturally tight
lids, with "haws only slightly visible".
The name "St. Bernard" originates from traveler's hospice on the often treacherous St. Bernard Pass in
the Western Alps between Switzerland and Italy, where the name was passed to the local dogs. The pass,
the lodge, and the dogs are named for Bernard of Menthon, the 11th century monk who established the
station.
"St. Bernard" wasn't in widespread use until the middle of the 19th century. The dogs were called "Saint
Dogs", "Noble Steeds", "Alpenmastiff", or "Barry Dogs" before that time
St. Bernards, like all very large dogs, must be well socialized with people and other dogs while young if
they are to be safely kept as a pet. A St. Bernard not properly introduced to and socialized with children
from a young age may pose a threat, not having learned to distinguish between a child and other,
smaller animals. Nonetheless, in general St. Bernards are friendly.
Due to its large adult size, it is essential that proper training and socialization begin while the St. Bernard
is still a puppy, so as to avoid the difficulties that normally accompany training large animals. An unruly
St. Bernard may present problems for even a strong adult, so control needs to be asserted from
the beginning of the dog's training. While generally not as aggressive as dogs bred for protection, a St.
Bernard may bark at strangers, and their size makes them good deterrents against possible intruders
length and weighed 310 pounds, although the average weight of the breed is between 140 and 220 lb (64–
100 kg) or more and the approximate height at the withers is 27½ inches to 35½ inches (70 to
90 cm).[1] The coat can be either smooth or rough, with the smooth coat close and flat. The rough coat is
dense but flat, and more profuse around the neck and legs. The coat is typically a red colour with white, or
sometimes a mahogany brindle with white. Black shading is usually found on the face and ears. The tail is
long and heavy, hanging low with the end turned up slightly. The dark eyes should have naturally tight
lids, with "haws only slightly visible".
The name "St. Bernard" originates from traveler's hospice on the often treacherous St. Bernard Pass in
the Western Alps between Switzerland and Italy, where the name was passed to the local dogs. The pass,
the lodge, and the dogs are named for Bernard of Menthon, the 11th century monk who established the
station.
"St. Bernard" wasn't in widespread use until the middle of the 19th century. The dogs were called "Saint
Dogs", "Noble Steeds", "Alpenmastiff", or "Barry Dogs" before that time
St. Bernards, like all very large dogs, must be well socialized with people and other dogs while young if
they are to be safely kept as a pet. A St. Bernard not properly introduced to and socialized with children
from a young age may pose a threat, not having learned to distinguish between a child and other,
smaller animals. Nonetheless, in general St. Bernards are friendly.
Due to its large adult size, it is essential that proper training and socialization begin while the St. Bernard
is still a puppy, so as to avoid the difficulties that normally accompany training large animals. An unruly
St. Bernard may present problems for even a strong adult, so control needs to be asserted from
the beginning of the dog's training. While generally not as aggressive as dogs bred for protection, a St.
Bernard may bark at strangers, and their size makes them good deterrents against possible intruders
Nederland Import CH.Heezerdoorn's on solid ground of Authentic(Commander)
Here we proudly present our Nederland import CH.Heezerdoorn's on solid ground of Authentic's.He has made us proud by winning :
5 CC's
4 BOB
3 RCC's
He is the son of Multi CH.Lasquite's Dakota Von Iceman.
Our champ is 80 kgs and his height is 32 n half' at withers..
See his pedigree...
5 CC's
4 BOB
3 RCC's
He is the son of Multi CH.Lasquite's Dakota Von Iceman.
Our champ is 80 kgs and his height is 32 n half' at withers..
See his pedigree...
Winning Moments of Commander...
Handler---------Rohit