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Workinggiant🌍 SwitzerlandAlpine rescue dog
Saint Bernard
Gentle, friendly, watchful, composed
Popularity
758
Alpine rescue giant; kind and steady, needs space and drool tolerance.
Lifespan
8–10 years
Coat
very dense short coat; longhaired type has medium-length plain to slightly wavy coat
Colors
red and white, brindle and white, mahogany and white
Male height
28–30 in
Female height
26–28 in
Male weight
140–180 lb
Female weight
120–160 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
2
Trainability
3
Playfulness
2
Protectiveness
4
Prey drive
1
Barking
2
Household fit
Kid friendly
5
Apartment friendly
1
Novice owner friendly
3
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
3
Drooling
5
Coat length
3
Exercise needs
2
Heat tolerance
1
Cold tolerance
5
