Gentle Ben. The lumbering and patient Saint Bernard is the gentle giant of the dog world. Excellent with children and totally loyal to its family. It is easy to train and should be trained at a very early stage because of its size. They do well in apartments but need daily exercise. They require minimal brushing with a firm brush, and should only be bathed when absolutely necessary. They drool.
Average Height("'s) |
Average Weight (#'s) |
Personality |
Coat |
Grooming |
Notes for owners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
27 |
140 |
Gentle giant |
Thick, smooth or rough | Minimal | OK for apartment if exercised daily (but remember, the 10 pound puppy will soon be a 140 pound teddy bear). Good with children. |
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