An overview of AKC Saint Bernard puppies

Most people have possibly seen this dog, or at least seen a picture of one. Although as a puppy they would possibly be described as a medium to large dog, as adults, they are a bit short. Generally, they are 25 to 27 inches in height and weight around 110 to 200 pounds. Nonetheless, the biggest recorded dog is almost 2 in length and weight around 140 kg.

AKC Saint Bernard puppies are believed to have originated in 980 AD, and are possibly the result of mixing the breeds of the Tibetan mastiff, the Great Dane, and the Swiss mountain dog. Initially, these dogs were short haired. During the 17th century, St Bernard's were frequently utilized for rescuing people from avalanches or travellers who had collapsed in the snowy passes.

As a breed, they are obedient and tolerant and get along with kids well. It is vital to socialize these animals when they are young, and you should also start training as early as you can. One very vital factor in training is to discourage them from jumping on people. Apparently, when the size of the animal grows, you can't stop it from jumping, it could be a major issue in the future, and may cause severe issues to elderly people. Make sure that you get the best puppy according to your budget from the Saint Bernard puppies breeders.

While looking for well socialized Saint bernard puppies for sale, make sure to look out for the health issues in the puppy. These puppies are prone to health issues, some heart issues, skin issues called wobbler syndrome, a condition of the eye where one of the eyelids folds outwards and twisted stomachs. You should also keep in mind that they don't do well in warm rooms, cars and hot weather.