St. Bernards
Massive mountain dogs
St.
Bernards are a breed of very large working dogs, originally bred by monks at the Great St.
Bernard Hospice in the Swiss Alps for rescue work.
They're known for their massive size, gentle temperament, and thick coats.
The iconic image of a St.
Bernard carrying a small barrel of brandy around its neck is largely mythical.
Their St. Bernard weighs nearly two hundred pounds.
Rapid mountain snow collapse
- searchAct of seeking
- survivorOne still alive after
- hospiceTerminal illness comfort program
- snowboundConfined by winter weather
traveler · monastery · monks · Barry · heroic · lifesaver · patrol · stranded
Alpine republic, perpetually neutral
- mountainsTall elevated landmasses
- snowFrozen crystalline precipitation
- monasteryReligious seclusion dwelling
- AlpsEuropean mountain system
hospice · cold · pilgrims · treacherous · altitude · winter · frostbite · hardy
Extremely large and heavy
muscular · sturdy · imposing · barrel-chested · broad · stocky · strength · draft
Of single breed ancestry
AKC · breeder · litter · sire · dam · bloodline · conformation · genetics
Soft and kind
- affectionateShowing warm regard
- patientAble to wait calmly
- docileEasily controlled or taught
- friendlyShowing kindness, warmth
good-natured · calm · loving · loyal · protective · kindhearted · sweet-tempered · mild
avalanche
Rapid mountain snow collapse
snowbound · traveler · monastery · monks · Barry · heroic · lifesaver · patrol · stranded · blizzard
Switzerland
Alpine republic, perpetually neutral
- mountainsTall elevated landmasses
- snowFrozen crystalline precipitation
- monasteryReligious seclusion dwelling
Alps · hospice · cold · pilgrims · treacherous · altitude · winter · frostbite · hardy · insulated
massive
Extremely large and heavy
powerful · muscular · sturdy · imposing · barrel-chested · broad · stocky · strength · draft · carting
purebred
Of single breed ancestry
puppy · AKC · breeder · litter · sire · dam · bloodline · conformation · genetics · lineage
gentle
Soft and kind
- affectionateShowing warm regard
- patientAble to wait calmly
- docileEasily controlled or taught
friendly · good-natured · calm · loving · loyal · protective · kindhearted · sweet-tempered · mild · mellow
St. BernardsChihuahuas
Smallest recognized dog breed
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St. BernardsAustralian Shepherds
American herding dog breed
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