--- title: "Saint Bernard Fun and Interesting Facts – Part 2" id: "75840" type: "post" slug: "saint-bernard-fun-and-interesting-facts-part-2" published_at: "2018-08-15T16:16:00+00:00" modified_at: "2026-11-02T04:56:00+00:00" url: "https://xopupsva.com/saint-bernard-fun-and-interesting-facts-part-2/" markdown_url: "https://xopupsva.com/saint-bernard-fun-and-interesting-facts-part-2.md" excerpt: "Here, we present part two of our three-part series highlighting sensational Saint Bernard puppies and adult dogs! Below are 15 additional facts about these big drooling beauties: Artist Edward Lanseer […]" taxonomy_category: - "Uncategorized" --- ## **Here, we present part two of our three-part series highlighting sensational Saint Bernard puppies and adult dogs!** Below are 15 additional facts about these big drooling beauties: - Artist Edward Lanseer painted a portrait of a Saint Bernard rescuing travelers in the snow carrying a keg of brandy around its neck. This was actually a fictitious painting but somehow it was thought to be true for many many years! - Barry, the Saint Bernard, was the most famous rescue dog at the St. Bernard Hospice. He is said to have saved between 40 and 100 people. - Saints have been credited with saving nearly 2000 people from the harsh elements of the Alps. A 12 year old boy who was found close to death in the snow was brought back to consciousness by a famous Saint. - Invest in some lint brushes and a strong vacuum because Saint Bernard puppies lose their coats twice a year and they shed a lot year-round! - The original Saint Bernard was the size of a German Shepherd Dog. - Saint Bernard puppies will grow to weigh between 130 and 200 pounds. - The first Saint Bernard Breed Club was organized in Basel, Switzerland in 1884. - The Saint Bernard Club of America was established in 1888. - Saint Bernard puppies rank 50th on the most popular breed list according to the American Kennel Club. - The St. Bernard Club of America has over 83,000 dogs registered in their system. - One of the most famous Saint Bernards is the namesake of the movie Beethoven. - Saints are closely related to Bernese Mountain dogs, English Mastiffs, and the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. - Napoleon and his army crossed the mountains between 1790 and 1810 with Saint Bernards by their sides and there were no losses of life! - They are highly intelligent dogs. Did you know they were never trained to be rescue dogs? Saint Bernard puppies actually just followed the lead of the older dogs. - A Saint Bernard named Hercules was credited with saving his family just 6 hours after he was adopted. He captured a thief breaking into a car and held him by the leg until official help arrived! ## Related reading A Blog Called Pup ### [Your Puppy’s Official Thanksgiving Job Description](https://xopupsva.com/puppy-thanksgiving-job-description/) November 1, 2026 · 4 min read Qualifications: Four paws, an excellent nose, and absolutely no respect for the organizational chart. Thanksgiving is a lot of work. There's cooking, decorating, cleaning, setting the… Read article Petcare ### [New Puppy Resources in Chantilly, VA: Where Should Families Start?](https://xopupsva.com/new-puppy-resources-chantilly-va/) November 1, 2026 · 7 min read Quick Answer: Puppy Resources in Chantilly, VA Good puppy resources in Chantilly, VA are easy to find. 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