We've all fallen in love with our beautiful dog of the month, Tess the Saint Bernard but she isn't the only famous Saint .....
Barry der Menschenretter worked as a mountain rescue dog for the Great St Bernard Hospice. He was born in in 1800 and died 14 years later, it is believed that he saved over 40 lives during his time as a rescue dog. As with all breeds, his body structure was different to those of the Saint Bernards we know of today, he body was leaner and coat a lot lighter in colour. During the time that Barry worked the breed remained unnamed and it wasn't until 1865 the breed began to become known under the name Saint Bernard.
Barry's presevered body on display in the Natural History Museum
Barry's presevered body on display in the Natural History Museum
And who forget the all famous movies, Beethoven, with the main star a stunning Saint Bernard played by Chris. He appeared in both Beethoven 1 and 2 but sadly passed away not long after the second film. A number of other Saint Bernards were used throughout the other films.
Chris, better known as Beethoven and his girlfriend Missy.
Chris, better known as Beethoven and his girlfriend Missy.
The classic movie Beethoven cemented the popularity of this dog breed all over the world. Literally a gentle giant, the St. Bernard is a breed worth considering if you have the space for it. I found this very detailed breed information that will definitely convince you to get a Beethoven of your own: http://dogsaholic.com/breeds/profiles/saint-bernard.html
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