Saint Bernard dog, also called Saint Bernard dog, is produced in Denmark and Switzerland. Saint Bernard dogs have a long history. By the mid-19th century, its numbers were gradually declining and even approaching extinction. The Saint Bernard dog weighs about 50 to 90 kilograms and is about 70 to 90cm tall. It has a gentle nature, is approachable, and is very friendly to children. Saint Bernards are also very loyal to their owners and easy to tame. If the owner can give it enough space, food and exercise, then it will become a very good family dog!

1. Appearance characteristics of the Saint Bernard dog

Its head is broad and round, with a well-defined forehead and obvious lines. The muzzle and nose are very short and thick, with smooth cheeks and slightly upturned lips! The St. Bernard's ears are medium-sized and droopy, and the eyes are bronze and good-sized. Its nose is black, wide and large, and it has a strong body. The chest is particularly strong and deep, and the back is very strong, sloping slightly toward the waist. The Saint Bernard has thick coat and its colors include reddish-brown brindle, orange and red spots. Its chest, limbs and tail are all white, and the white is mixed with patches of various colors! The limbs of the Saint Bernard are straight, long and strong, and the bones of the hind limbs are well developed and muscular. Its feet are really huge, the toes are raised high, and its tail is also very long with a high base. When lying down, the tail naturally hangs down, and when working, it tilts up. It is very large and is a typical working dog!

2. Life habits of Saint Bernard dogs

Overall, the Saint Bernard is a very popular dog. It has a huge size, gentle personality, strong adaptability, and tenacious vitality! Saint Bernard dogs living in the wild like to live in groups, and the groups have a strict hierarchy. Among all dogs, there is one who is the leader and controls the entire pack. St. Bernard dogs have a strong sense of territoriality, even domestic dogs are no exception. They mark their territory with their unique scent. When strange pets or strangers intrude into their territory, they will become very cautious and very aggressive towards outsiders. Some pets that randomly break into the territory will pretend to be idle and wander around when they see the owner of the territory, and slowly leave the dog's territory. In fact, they do this to avoid fighting with each other!< /p>

St. Bernard dogs also have a special habit, that is, they can smell their own reproductive organs! By sniffing each other, they can sense the emotional external genital areas, so that they can accurately identify each other's gender and age. and the entire state of the body. St. Bernard dogs also like to climb, which has become a common action for them. The climbing of St. Bernard dogs in their childhood simply means that they are very happy and playful. However, the climbing of St. Bernard dogs in adulthood is for better mating with dogs in heat. If it does not enter estrusIf it crawls and crosses, it means that it is demonstrating, proving its strength, and thus establishing the banner of a leader!

3. How to raise St. Bernard dogs

For puppies that are still in the weaning period, owners should take good care and care of them. Because the puppy's body is not fully developed at this time, its immunity is very poor, it is easy to get sick, and its nutritional requirements are also very high. But it grows faster.

For puppies, breast milk is their only source of food. Therefore, owners should pay attention to ensuring that their puppies receive enough breast milk and that they need to eat it on time every day. A few days after the dog is born, owners can choose a sunny afternoon and take the puppies and bitches outside to bask in the sun for about half an hour. In this way, they can breathe more fresh air and kill bacteria on the dog's body. It is beneficial to the development of dogs’ bones to prevent rickets!

When dogs reach the age of three, their toenails will also grow very deep. They will feel uncomfortable and may scratch the female dog’s breasts or injure other dogs when feeding. Therefore, owners should trim their dog’s toenails regularly.

Within one month after the dog is born, the owner should deworm the dog once a month. About 40 days after birth, owners should vaccinate their dogs!

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