Are Saint Bernard's good dogs?

Question

I am thinking of getting one but I have heard that they shed and slobber a lot?

Answer 1

they are good dogs, but yes, they do shed, and slobber! My ex-in-laws had one for a few months that they found, she was a great dog! I always left there covered in hair and with a lapful of slobber!

Answer 2

The St. Bernard Dog is a large breed of dog originally bred for rescue and as a working dog. A full-grown male can weigh between 150 and 220 lb (68 and 100 kg) and the approximate height is 27.5 inches to 35½ inches.[1]

According to several resources they are the one of the largest dog breeds. There are two varieties of the breed: the short-haired or smooth-coat variety and the long-haired or fluffy-coat variety.

The Saint Bernard is known for its loyalty and vigilance and is tolerant of both children and animals. Because of these traits, it has become a family dog. They also make good watchdogs, as their size can be startling to strangers, though their temperament is mild.

St. Bernards are very gentle giant dogs. St. Bernards are often fond of children and are loyal to their family, but, as with any dog, should not be left unsupervised with young children. It is imperative that St. Bernards should also remain very socialized because of their size. They are also very prone to anxiety if left alone for long periods of time and may destroy their owner's belongings like all other dogs. It is recommended that a suitable safe environment be made available during times that the owner cannot be home. This could range anywhere from a fenced yard to a suitably sized crate (normally Extra Large). They commonly get along very well with other dogs and love high amounts of attention.


A child and St. Bernard
Scipio, a St. Bernard dog belonging to Orville WrightEven though they can usually be seen lounging around the house, that's not all they do. Depending on the dog, they like to dig, and are capable of jumping over fences. Before you consider bringing this type of dog into your house, make sure you have lots of room for them to run, and a sturdy fence that they can't jump over, or dig under.

Even though they can usually be seen lounging around the house, that's not all they do. Depending on the dog, they like to dig, and are capable of jumping over fences. Before you consider bringing this type of dog into your house, make sure you have lots of room for them to run, and a sturdy fence that they can't jump over, or dig under.

And yes, they slobber a lot.

Answer 3

Remember that they get to be about 125-175 lbs. That's a lot of dog to control. They drool incessantly and are very hairy. Be very thorough in your research of the breeder and parentage.

I was attacked and bit by one when I was 17 and still have the scar to prove it. I wasn't the first person that 150 lb. dog bit but I was the last.

Answer 4

they are smart and very loyal.
you need a big yard or have to be ready to walk this dog a lot.