The San Bernardo

St. Bernard dogs are quiet, sensitive, and patients. Some are more outgoing and more timid.

The San Bernardo is a dog calm and quiet inside the house, while young people are more mischievous. Need space to walk and are happier with a large garden, but can live in an apartment provided they are sufficiently exercised. Needs daily exercise to keep fit, for example it comes in handy for a long walk with his owner, giving you the chance to stretch and get some air. As you can imagine, what he likes is to have the opportunity to play and romp in the snow.

The company's San Bernardo is vital importancia.Si left alone too long, can become destructive and break things at home.

Most of the San Bernardo coexist well with other animals if raised with them, but can be a little aggressive with unfamiliar dogs, so socialization is essential to tackle temparana these behaviors.

Sometimes they have a somewhat independent attitude, but be willing to obey and follow him know if establishing its position as owner. The best training methods are called positive, so it works properly and reward when he removed the praise and rewards when the behavior is inappropriate.

History of San Bernardo

Bernard of menthone in 962 built a shelter in the Alps to rescue people they looked surprised by storm. In the year 1659 was first used as a guardian of the shelter, taking advantage of its great size and courage, and in the middle of the eighteenth empezósu career as a rescue dog. About the year 1820 was on the verge of extinction because of the disease distemper and had to cross with the Newfoundland race to prevent it.

In short, is a breed that excels in character and strength of any other dog in the animal world. An ideal companion for both work as a pet for the elderly and youth.