St. Bernards???

[Minnie, Patches, and Jesse]

Are Saint Bernards dangerous..... Are they known to attack???? I reallly want one but I am afraid ???? Help!!!

[Karen]

They are not dangerous unless ill or completely untrained. In general, they are sweet, gentle giants.

[Danegirl2208]

I hope your not afraid because of the movie Cujo?! Saint Bernards, like most giant breeds, are known as Gentle giants, they are very gentle and kind, big softies actually. They make wonderful family pets. An untrained Saint can be dangerous , just because of his massive size, they can easily jump up and knock a grown man to the floor. Read up more on the breed, theres nothing to be afraid of, they are very sweet natured dogs.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Well said, Danegirl!

[lute]

i agree with danegirl!

[Miss Z]

St Bernards are beautiful and generally placid dogs. The only downfall with them I think is that they can be a bit of a slobber factory

[luvofallhorses]

I hope your not afraid because of the movie Cujo?! Saint Bernards, like most giant breeds, are known as Gentle giants, they are very gentle and kind, big softies actually. They make wonderful family pets. An untrained Saint can be dangerous , just because of his massive size, they can easily jump up and knock a grown man to the floor. Read up more on the breed, theres nothing to be afraid of, they are very sweet natured dogs.

well said. I haven't met a saint bernard in my life until maybe a month or so ago at the shelter. She went to a Saint bernard rescue in Washington. Can you believe NOBODY came looking for her?! It's very rare for people not to come looking for a dog like that. She was a big sweetheart! her name was Aspen.

[wolfsoul]

I read that they can be fairly unpredictable, but that was only one breeder's article. I'd do more reading if I were you. We have three regulars at the shop I work at. The one that comes in most often is only a puppy and she bites us all the time. Do some research and talk to some breeders and owners before making a decision.

[Danegirl2208]

oh my.. please research the breed more! You cannot just go out and get one!..you need to research them and if you can, spend some time around a full grown adult saint, they are a giant breed dog. It is not uncommon for males to reach over 150lbs, make sure you are ready for such a huge dog. with big dogs comes big responsibilities, bigger vet bills, bigger food bills, bigger everything, belive me i know! They really are a great breed, i am glad you are considering one, but please, PLEASE familiarize yourself with the breed, THEN think about getting one. There are hundreds of saint bernards, and other giant breeds, across the country, because their owners really wern't ready for such a big dog, and the dogs are the ones who have to suffer