The Saint Bernard Guide from FzyBr Saints gathers what we have learned from living with, showing, and studying this breed. It is written for families thinking about a Saint, for new owners, and for anyone who loves these dogs.
Guide Articles
Smooth vs Rough Coat Saint Bernards
How the two coat varieties differ, how to care for each, and examples from our own dogs.
Saint Bernard Size and Growth
How tall and heavy Saints get, and how long they take to mature.
Saint Bernard Temperament with Kids and Families
The gentle giant temperament, where it came from, and life with children.
Saint Bernard Care and Grooming
Shedding, drool, coat care, and choosing a vet for a giant breed.
Saint Bernard History
From the Great Saint Bernard Hospice and Barry to the SBCA and today’s standard.
Buying a Saint Bernard Puppy in New England
How to find a reputable breeder, meet the parents, and know what papers to expect.
Raising a Saint Bernard Puppy: Feeding, Exercise and Training
Growth, feeding, safe exercise, house training, and socialization for a giant breed puppy.
Saint Bernard Myths and Facts
Barry’s last rescue, 300 pound Saints, dry mouths, and other popular stories checked against the record.
Breed facts throughout this guide come from the Saint Bernard Club of America (SBCA), the AKC parent club for the breed, including its AKC Saint Bernard Standard, breed history, and new owner information, along with two SBCA member publications, An Illustrated Commentary on the Saint Bernard Standard (1999), the illustrated Saint Bernard Standard (1992), and the SBCA booklets Congratulations on Your New Companion the Saint Bernard, The Young Saint Bernard, Your Saint Bernard Basic Care Booklet, and Arthur Hesser’s Fact and Fiction About Our Breed, all written in our own words.
Meet the FzyBr Saints
Dino
Dino was a smooth coat male. His short, close coat showed every line of his structure in the ring, where he won Best in Specialty Show at the Northern New Jersey Saint Bernard Club specialty.
Bolt
Bolt was a smooth coat male. He earned Winners Dog and an Award of Merit at the National Specialty preshow hosted by the Northern New Jersey Saint Bernard Club.
Lola Mae
Lola Mae was a smooth coat female and a champion. Her coat was short and dense, with the clean outline the smooth variety is known for.
Remi
Remi is a young smooth coat female and the next planned breeding at FzyBr Saints, once she reaches 18 months of age.
Caesar
Caesar is our rough coat male. His longer coat, feathered legs, and full tail make him a good example of the rough variety.
Yolo
Melon City Yolo is a rough coat female and the foundation dam of FzyBr Saints. Her coat is the medium length, feathered coat of the rough variety.