No, as she's a "spoiled princess," she'd be emotionally devastated being away from the people all day.
That is what I thought, but I just wanted to make sure. All of the Saints I've met have been the BIGGEST babies in the world (and quite drooly ) and as a breed I know they hate to be away from their "pack".

As I'm still trying to work out options here, I'd like to ask another question:
they are not solitary animals and thrive when they are part of a pack. Be it human and/or animal.
Blackie and Rose have never had any issues with staying outside because they have each other for company. Rose has lived with Blackie her whole life and they are quite fond of each other. I have a 6'x20' kennel that I use as a "crate" for Chloe that runs adjacent(sp) to B&R's kennel. I could just purchase two 10' panels and add on to that (to make it 16'x20') and that could be the Saints kennel. Would having the company of other dogs help her cope during the day (she would be coming in at evening/night) when she would be outside, or no?
Of course, that depends entirely on whether or not the Saint is good with other dogs. I know it will take B&R some time to get used to a new dog as they have their own doggy hang-ups.

Would a rescue by any chance be in the position to foster the Saint for Tim while he is overseas without placing it up for adoption? I know that is a waste of time and resources, considering how many Saints that NEED a rescue, but I wasn't sure on a rescue's policy concerning dogs relinquished due to the owner being deployed.

If the only alternative for the Saint is to be placed in a rescue, would it be horrible if we tried to keep it here first and if things weren't working out to place it in a rescue or rehome it ourselves?

I'm just trying to come up with ideas that would seem more "agreeable" to Tim, because I think at first he'll blanch at the idea of just giving the dog up to a rescue. When he's running short on time, maybe not, but there is always that chance that he actually "likes" this dog and wants to keep it. He may also not want to the dog to be kept outside and would rather place it in a rescue. I really don't know.

Again, I really need more info about the Saint in general, and Tim's stand on everything. I'll see if my mom can get ahold of him (I do believe he is currently located in South Carolina and I'm not sure if Mom knows his phone number).