Famous in the early twentieth century as rescue dogs, St. Bernhards today are popular as family pets.

Fun Fact: The St Bernard is one of the heaviest breeds of dog in the world.

St. Bernards are very patient and empathetic and they love children. They are like giant stuffed animals, to which one can snuggle up wonderfully while reading or watching television. Even when they are fully grown, they have a lot of nonsense in their heads and are considered very playful. The do not like lots of exercise, but they do love the cold and nothing makes them happier than to play in the snow. Previously they were used in the Swiss Alps as rescue dogs. The avalanche dog Barry is said to have saved the lives of about 40 people during his time as a rescue dog.

Part of the Schleich World of Nature → Farm Life
Ages 3+

Schleich products are developed with the assistance of parents, teachers and children and are therefore especially designed for children’s hands. The design of Schleich products is as realistic and naturalistic as possible. This enables children to experience the large variety of nature – from domestic animals on a farm to wild animals in the jungle.