St.Bernard
Large dog breeds
Origin: | Swiss |
Size Type: | Large dog breeds |
Height: | 28 inches (70 cm) |
Weight: | 75 kg |
Form of ear: | V-shaped lop-eared |
Form of a tail: | (Long) tail hanging |
Life span: | 8-10 years |
Japanese Site: | St.Bernard |
Overview
St. Bernard heard the name, image and many people are pulling a sled in the mountains for snow disaster relief, to imagine a dog wearing a barrel of brandy. In fact, this breed in the mountains of the Alps in Switzerland, he has been lifesaving for a long time. The 16th century monastery near Saint Bernard, Switzerland, and the search for avalanche victim from the area, and patrols were active. The origin of the name of this breed, the name comes from either the Swiss during the 19th century temple, I was already attached when the Roman troops advanced in earlier times is unknown, still unclear.
Characteristics
The thick robust framework. The thick, muscular neck. The huge dog, a body larger than big dogs, cute little eyes 似合Wanu body. Eye rather small corner of the eye hanging down, there would appear haw. Woolly coat (rough) and short hair (smooth), there are two types. Woolly wave and also has a straight, thick, large amounts of hair.
Temperament
Yet very large dog, smart, obedient personality. The family is tolerant and peaceful, ideal family dog for a child friendly.
Color
Red and white ground color red is supposed to go white, there's a spot of brindle and white markings.
How to Care & How to Train
Care of the court, short hair, always keep it clean with a brush longus. Clean the ear cleaning solution to clean, always keep your nails short state. In the spring, especially pay attention to eye care, wipe the tears and the eye.
Exercise
Daily exercise, plenty of places to large.
Disease to be careful
Cutaneous asthenia, B-type hemophilia, hip dysplasia, osteosarcoma, rule out patellar luxation, deafness, genuine epilepsy, cataracts, eyelid entropion, ectropion, hip dysplasia, gastric torsion, inversion of an eyelid, eyelid ectropion, otitis externa, diabetes, heart disease, pyoderma
Disease that can be seen occasionally
Epilepsy syndrome Wapura
Inspection want to
Hip examination, inspection elbow, heart function tests, eye tests