Today, the editor of Youpai will introduce to you the Saint Bernard, which is native to Denmark. This large dog has a long history in Switzerland. However, starting in the middle of the 19th century, the number became less and less, almost to the point of The point of extinction. The Saint Bernard dog, also known as the Saint Bernard dog, can reach 90cm in height and weigh 100 kilograms. It has strong adaptability and is known as the "gentle giant". It shoulders the mission of protecting Alpine travelers.

1. History

The Saint Bernard dog is named after the Saint Bernard monastery in the Alps. The Bernardine is a short-haired breed. In order to prevent inbreeding, the Scottish breed was added to produce a shaggy breed. As early as 1810, the United Kingdom imported some dogs from almshouses to crossbreed with their Mastiffs. At that time, the British called these dogs "secret dogs". About 1828, this kind of dogs became popular in Germany. The name is "alpen dog". Author Daniel Wilson first named the dog the Saint Bernard in 1833, but the name did not appear clearly until 1965, and it was not officially confirmed as the name of the dog until 1980.

2. Function

In 980 AD, the Saint Bernard became famous for guarding travelers traveling through the dangerous Alpine passes. Unfortunately, the early records cannot be verified. In the 18th century, the monastery priests raised St. Bernard dogs as guides in dangerous mountains to find and revive lost people. They were known as dogs with Christ-like devotion. A St. Bernard named "Hemon" once saved the lives of 40 people and made the greatest contribution. He died in 1814. Before 1830, all Saint Bernards were short-haired. It was originally thought that the long-coated St. Bernards were better able to withstand the cold in almshouses, but unfortunately, ice can freeze on the long-haired dogs, making the dogs unsuitable for rescue use. After discovering this phenomenon, the monks gave the long-haired Saint Bernard dogs as gifts to their friends, leaving only the short-haired Saint Bernard dogs. Those who are interested will find that St. Bernard dogs, as working dogs, always have a wine barrel hanging around their necks. Why is this? Because a St. Bernard once used brandy around his neck to inspire an Alpine climber who was trapped by an avalanche to have the courage to live. The climber's friends were all killed in the avalanche, including his new wife, and he himself had a broken leg and was prepared to die in the snow. He was discovered by two St. Bernard dogs who made their way through the impenetrable snow, inspiring him to continue living. The young climber gained heat from the rich brandy and gained the courage to continue living. Because science and technology were not developed at the time, rescuers could not cross the snow to rescue him. So the missionaries sent the two St. Bernard dogs to take care of them every dayBrandy and sausages were given to him until the snow slowly melted and rescuers got him safely out. Now the St. Bernard dog with a brandy barrel hanging around its neck has become a symbol of Switzerland.

The editor believes that although the St. Bernard dog is more of a legend, the touching story of its rescue in the Alps has been passed down from ancient times to this day. Are pet owners also very moved? There should be a St. Bernard dog guarding this one. The happiest thing in the world.