Saint Bernard
A giant Swiss alpine dog with a calm, kindly nature, a massive head and plenty of drool.
In 'n oogopslag
- Grootte
- Reusagtig
- Skouerhoogte
- Reuns 70–90 cm · Tewe 65–80 cm
- Gewig
- Reuns 64–82 kg · Tewe 54–64 kg
- Lewensverwagting
- 8–10 jaar
- Oefening
- 30–60 min per dag
- Versorging
- 'n Paar keer per week
- Haarkleed
- Dubbele haarkleed, kort, lank
- Kleure
- Rooi, Wit, Gestreep
- Geteel vir
- Reddingswerk, Geselskap, Bewaking
- Land van oorsprong
- Switserland
- FCI
- Groep 2, nr. 61 · Pinschers, molossers en berghonde
Telers op Kuldo
Geen telers op Kuldo het nog hierdie ras nie.
Saamleef met die ras
| Liefdevol teenoor gesin | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
|---|---|
| Goed met kinders | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Goed met ander honde | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Goed met katte | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Oop vir vreemdelinge | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Energie | 2/5 – Laag |
| Speelsheid | 2/5 – Laag |
| Het geestelike stimulasie nodig | 2/5 – Laag |
| Maklik om op te lei | 3/5 – Matig |
| Jagdrif | 2/5 – Laag |
| Waaksaam en beskermend | 3/5 – Matig |
| Blaf | 2/5 – Laag |
| Verharing | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Versorgingsmoeite | 3/5 – Matig |
| Kwyl | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
| Goed vir eerste keer eienaars | 2/5 – Laag |
| Geskik vir woonstelwonery | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Aanpasbaarheid | 2/5 – Laag |
| Hanteer om alleen te wees | 3/5 – Matig |
| Hanteer hitte | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Hanteer koue | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
Kuldo se eie riglyne volgens die ras se tipiese eienskappe. Elke hond is 'n individu, so praat met die teler.
Is dit die regte ras vir jou?
Ideaal as jy …
- want a calm, gentle giant
- live in a cool climate
- don't mind drool and hair
Dink twee keer as jy …
- have limited space or a small car
- live in a hot climate
- want a long-lived breed
Versorging
Temperament
Kind, calm and friendly. It is usually patient with children and tolerant of other pets. It is watchful, and its size alone deters most intruders.
Oefening
Moderate daily walks and relaxed play are enough for an adult. Avoid strenuous exercise in puppies and in warm weather.
Versorging
Brush short coats weekly and long coats a few times a week; shedding is heavy twice a year. Wipe the face and mouth regularly.
Opleiding
Start training early, while it is still manageable in size. It learns well with patient, positive methods.
Gesondheid
Hip and elbow dysplasia, eyelid problems, heart disease, bloat and bone cancer are among the known concerns. Ask the breeder for the parents' hip, elbow, heart and eye results.
Gesondheidstoetse wat telers gewoonlik doen
- Heupe (HD)
- Elmboë (ED)
- Hart
- Oogondersoek
Vra die teler om jou die ouers se uitslae te wys.
Oor die ras
The Saint Bernard takes its name from the hospice at the Great St Bernard Pass in the Swiss Alps, where monks kept large dogs from the 17th century. The dogs guided travellers and helped find people lost in snow and fog.
Today it is a calm, friendly family dog with a gentle nature. Its giant size means it needs space, early training and careful growth as a puppy. It drools, sheds and suffers in heat, and its life expectancy is short. For families who can accept that, it is a patient and affectionate companion.
Het jy geweet?
Barry, the most famous hospice dog, is credited with saving more than 40 people and is preserved at the Natural History Museum in Bern.