Saint In The Garden

Ah, excuse me, but I think those flowers are for me.

Hide & Seek

Just a little innocent fun and who can do innocence better than a Saint?

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What will your puppy do for a snack? Saint Bernards are loving dogs, but as this little girl knows, sharing is the best way to keep your friends happy.

Happy Thanksgiving!

After all that Thanksgiving turkey, it's time for a long winter's nap.

Ise Biggest

"Ise Biggest" painted by Arthur J. Elsley. This painting shows just how large a Saint Bernard is as this young girl uses a thick book and her tip toes to proves she's taller.

Her Best Friend

This Victorian era painting reminds us Saint Bernard's are first and foremost family pets. Saints are as well known for their docile temperament as they are for their large size. Train them well while they are young and you will never find a more loyal companion.

Frandley Stephanie

Sired by Plinlimmon, Frandley Stephanie quickly became a champion in her own right. She was born May 17, 1891 and almost immediately gained attention at leading dog shows where she was showered with prizes. Her true fame however, was gained by winning the Hundred Guinea Challenge Cup twice as well as more than a dozen gold and silver cups. Now immortalized in Saint Bernard history, her portrait entitled, "I Hear a Voice" was completed by Maud Earl in 1898.

Plinlimmon

Born June 29, 1883 in England Plinlimmon was the first Saint Bernard to rise to American fame. This was due in large part to his impressive size and friendly temperament. He was shown and won many shows in the United State during 1884 and was awarded the title of Best Saint Bernard in 1885.

Saint Barry

The postcard depicted above shows the most famous rescue St. Bernard of all time, Barry. Between 1800 and 1814, Barry made more than 40 daring rescues in the Great Saint Bernard Pass. One of his more famous rescue stories is that of a young boy stranded on an ice ledge. Due to a snowstorm, the ledge was quickly being covered in a thick pile of snow. The conditions made it impossible for any man to the climb the ledge and rescue the boy, but not for Barry. He slowly crawled an inch at a time to the injured boy so as to not burden the ledge with a sudden shift in weight. Upon reaching the boy, Barry began licking his face and the boy awoke, wrapped his arms around Barry's neck, and then Barry carried him to safety.

The Brandy Keg (Barrel)

This painting by John Emms epitomizes the traditional view of the Saint Bernard, complete with brandy barrels around their necks. Although the breed predates the 17th century as a Swiss herding dog, they are most famous for their role with the hospice monks in the Great St. Bernard Pass as the painting depicts. It was in this treacherous mountain pass the breed made its name rescuing travelers from frequent avalanches and heavy snow storms. The small barrels of brandy worn around the dog's neck during rescues may be more myth than reality, but the image remains firmly planted in Saint Bernard history.