Some Other Dog Breeds

The German Spitz was recorded with the Foundation Stock Service in 1996.  The German Spitz will become part of the Non-Sporting Group.

German Spitz

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)
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Dogs In The Sporting Group

The Irish Setter is known for their powerful movement and style; and they also have a wonderful clown-like personality.  The Setter was bred to "set" game; they would crouch near the birds allowing the hunter to approach and throw a net over them.  The Irish Setter was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878.

Irish Setter

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Are Dogs Really Pack Animals?

Dogs are social, yes – they communicate with one another and with us and they form social bonds. Sometimes dogs will form a temporary band, for instance to run down a rabbit. And obviously most dogs adapt well to living in households with people and other animals. But scientists have observed free-living dogs – city strays and village dogs, for instance – for decades, and those dogs just don’t form permanent, stable packs. You’ll see a mother dog with pups, or a bunch of males following around a female in heat, but you won’t see the dog equivalent of a wolf pack, with a long-term parent pair, an adolescent or two, and the current crop of pups.

Fearful Dogs

Before you actually start to help your dog with fear issues; determine that there are no underlying health issues.  Pain and illness can be manifested by fear.  Rescued or older dogs will be much more challenging with fear issues because the fear can be much more established.  If you see fear in your young puppy it should be considered a priority to help them overcome it and quickly.

To help your young puppy with fear; use distraction.  Bring out a favorite toy, move to another room(they will probably follow you); remember don’t coddle them when they are afraid.  Move on to a new activity to draw their interest and get them focused on something else.

(provided by Brandykegs Saint Bernards)
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Training A Saint

Housebreaking a puppy is another very important part of training.  It is pretty predictable when a puppy is going to need a potty break; so be proactive and take them outdoors.  Once a puppy has eaten, take them outdoors and be sure to praise them each and every time they do their business outdoors.  If you have some playtime with your puppy, afterward take them outdoors.  When they wake up from a nap, first thing in the morning and last thing at night; take them outdoors.  Repetition will teach them to go outdoors to relieve themselves.  Continual praise when they go outdoors is so very important as well.  If people are not consistent with housebreaking, their solution is simply to keep the dog outdoors.

(provided by Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Happy New Year!

Brandykegs would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year!  May your new year provide all of you with good health, good times, and good cheer!

Best of Breed Entry At SBCSO Show

CH MISTIHIL LORD LUVA DUCK RN

SBCSO Best of Breed Entry

CH REVILO'S COPY THAT

BOB ENTRY AT SBCSO

STOAN'S RUPERT OF OZ, RN, RA, TDI

SBCSO BOB Entry

CH ALTA VISTA'S BILLION KILOWATT, CD

Best of Breed Entry At Specialty Show

CH ALPINE VON DIESEL AKC

Happy New Year!

BRANDYKEGS would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year!

Chunks of Ice on Lake Superior

Hanging Out In A Snow Cave

Snow Covered Trail & Trees

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM BRANDYKEGS!

Edison, Venus, and Sinnamon, BRANDYKEGS' Saint Bernards.

BRANDYKEGS would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!
May your day be filled with happiness and laughter.
We wish all of you peace this holiday season.

Christmas Gift

Christmas Gift

Most of us love to give and get a Christmas gift.
What a wonderful way to give one’s spirits a lift.

It doesn’t matter if the package is large or small.
It can be something handmade, or purchased from the mall.

Underneath our Christmas tree
The Christmas gift so lovely.

Colorful papers and curly bows
What’s hidden inside the giver only knows.

Let’s all remember, the time someone spent on choosing it.
Make use of it; on a shelf don’t let it sit.

Mankind’s better side comes out at this time of year.
I wish we could always accept one another without fear.

Remember your excitement as a child
It will do you a world of good to go a little wild.

Tell your family and friends that you love them
Join together and sing a holiday hymn.

We look at this season
With many reasons.

May love and laughter fill your home
As your family and friends you welcome.

By

Kathy Jeffers

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Colorful Christmas Ornaments

Can you locate six Saint Bernard ornaments on this tree?

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Holiday Train

Hidden in the tree are seven Saint Bernard ornaments, can you find them?

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Holiday Wreath & Saint Bernard Welcome

Holiday Lights
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