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History
The St. Bernard originated from Switzerland. Its name is derived from the St. Bernard Hospice where it was bred.
The dog is a direct descendent of the Alphine Mastiff which was used by the monks as a pathfinder and watchdog in the Swiss Alps.
The St. Bernard was originally a smaller and smoother-coated animal. It was discovered that the dog had an instinctive talent for rescue work, and was greatly used for searching and tracking down victims lost in the snow. It would often have a cask fastened around its neck containing liquid refreshment or food and clothing for the rescued travellers.
Today the dog is far more popular in America than in its original European homeland.
The St. Bernard as a pet
The St. Bernard is an intelligent and friendly animal. It is a very loyal and trustworthy companion. It is especially gentle with children and requires regular, but short walks. |
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Height:
61-71cms
Weight:
50-91kg
Lifespan:
11 yrs |
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Colour:
orange, red-brindle, mahogany brindle, with white markings |
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Coat:
Rough Coat- Dense, flat, rough round neck and thighs and well-feathered tail and breechings. Smooth Coat- Close with only slight feathering on tail, thighs and breechings |
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Lawrence Slicker
Large Tender Care
The classic soft slicker brush. Light aluminium construction with cushioned pad for gentle grooming.
Made in England |
Sterling price: £4.50
Dollar price: $6.52 |
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Lawrence Shedder
Standard Size
Serrated stainless steel blade removes dead and loose hair.
Made in England |
Sterling price: £5.50
Dollar price: $7.97 |
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Braun-Wettberg Brush
Pure Bristle Standard
Using only pure bristle with a pneumatic rubber pad. All wood from managed forests. Made in Germany |
Sterling price: £6.25
Dollar price: $9.06 |
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Spratts Comb
No.72
22mm medium tooth comb. Made from solid brass with heavy duty chrome plating. Made in Sheffield, England |
Sterling price: £6.50
Dollar price: $9.42 |
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Grooming your St. Bernard
Grooming requirements: The coat should be brushed once a week with a wire brush. The coat needs to be worked from the head down to the tail in sections. The coat on the head should always be brushed carefully and gently. The ears need to be brushed on both sides. The legs should be brushed in the direction of the coat, making sure you brush thoroughly under each hind leg. Trim any hair from between the pads on the feet if necessary.
Tools required:
Slicker, bristle brush, shedder, comb.
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