What breed is the St. Bernard dog?
Q: What breed is the St. Bernard dog?
A: The St. Bernard is a very large breed of dog.
Q: What was the original purpose of breeding St. Bernard dogs?
A: The St. Bernard was originally bred as a working dog, to rescue people who were lost in the Swiss Alps.
Q: Did St. Bernard dogs really carry a small barrel of brandy around their neck?
A: There is no historical evidence that they did actually carry this brandy, although the monks at the St. Bernard Hospice keep some barrels around for photographs with tourists.
Q: How big is a full-grown male St. Bernard?
A: A full-grown male St. Bernard can weigh between 64 to 82 kg (140 to 180 lb).
Q: What is the weight range for a full-grown female St. Bernard?
A: A full-grown female St. Bernard can weigh 54 to 64 kg (120 to 14 0lb).
Q: What is the largest St. Bernard dog on record and how much did it weigh?
A: The largest St. Bernard dog ever recorded was called Benedictine and weighed 162 kg (357 lb).
Q: What is one physical characteristic of the St. Bernard dog?
A: The St. Bernard is a very big dog with a big head.
