--- title: "Saint Bernard is an Ideal Companion" id: "70464" type: "post" slug: "saint-bernard-is-an-ideal-companion" published_at: "2019-10-16T19:36:52+00:00" modified_at: "2019-10-16T19:36:52+00:00" url: "https://wagsaboutyou.com/2019/10/16/saint-bernard-is-an-ideal-companion/" markdown_url: "https://wagsaboutyou.com/2019/10/16/saint-bernard-is-an-ideal-companion.md" excerpt: "Let’s face it! Small, teeny tiny puppies aren’t for everyone. We get it and respect it, so that’s why we’re talking about our big…" taxonomy_category: - "Petcare" --- October 16, 2019 # Saint Bernard is an Ideal Companion October 16, 2019 · [Petcare](https://wagsaboutyou.com/category/petcare/) Share[https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F10%2F16%2Fsaint-bernard-is-an-ideal-companion%2F](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F10%2F16%2Fsaint-bernard-is-an-ideal-companion%2F) [https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F10%2F16%2Fsaint-bernard-is-an-ideal-companion%2F&text=Saint%20Bernard%20is%20an%20Ideal%20Companion](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F10%2F16%2Fsaint-bernard-is-an-ideal-companion%2F&text=Saint%20Bernard%20is%20an%20Ideal%20Companion) [https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F10%2F16%2Fsaint-bernard-is-an-ideal-companion%2F&description=Saint%20Bernard%20is%20an%20Ideal%20Companion](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F10%2F16%2Fsaint-bernard-is-an-ideal-companion%2F&description=Saint%20Bernard%20is%20an%20Ideal%20Companion) [https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F10%2F16%2Fsaint-bernard-is-an-ideal-companion%2F](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F10%2F16%2Fsaint-bernard-is-an-ideal-companion%2F) [https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=Saint%20Bernard%20is%20an%20Ideal%20Companion%20https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F10%2F16%2Fsaint-bernard-is-an-ideal-companion%2F](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=Saint%20Bernard%20is%20an%20Ideal%20Companion%20https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F10%2F16%2Fsaint-bernard-is-an-ideal-companion%2F) [mailto:?subject=Saint%20Bernard%20is%20an%20Ideal%20Companion&body=Let%E2%80%99s%20face%20it%21%20Small%2C%20teeny%20tiny%20puppies%20aren%E2%80%99t%20for%20everyone.%20We%20get%20it%20and%20respect%20it%2C%20so%20that%E2%80%99s%20why%20we%E2%80%99re%20talking%20about%20our%20big%26hellip%3B%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F10%2F16%2Fsaint-bernard-is-an-ideal-companion%2F](mailto:?subject=Saint%20Bernard%20is%20an%20Ideal%20Companion&body=Let%E2%80%99s%20face%20it%21%20Small%2C%20teeny%20tiny%20puppies%20aren%E2%80%99t%20for%20everyone.%20We%20get%20it%20and%20respect%20it%2C%20so%20that%E2%80%99s%20why%20we%E2%80%99re%20talking%20about%20our%20big%26hellip%3B%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F10%2F16%2Fsaint-bernard-is-an-ideal-companion%2F) [Stay Connected via Google News Follow Us For The Latest Pet Updates and Guides.](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=wagsaboutyou.com) **Let’s face it! Small, teeny tiny puppies aren’t for everyone. We get it and respect it, so that’s why we’re talking about our big and bubbly Saint Bernard puppies! Take a look below to learn more about this breed.** **Happy Go Lucky** Saint Bernard dogs are known for their sweet dispositions. Sure they are large and sometimes people may be intimidated by their size, but there’s no need to be with these big babies. Our Saint Bernard puppies have been raised in such a way that they will bring joy and peace to your home. In general, they are perfect for families with kids so don’t shy away from getting one…or two! ## Meet the newest arrivalsPuppies available now [View all puppies](https://wagsaboutyou.com/available-puppies/) - [Many Interested](https://wagsaboutyou.com/pet/detail/boca-raton-fl/5150382/shih-tzu/) ## [Shih Tzu](https://wagsaboutyou.com/pet/detail/boca-raton-fl/5150382/shih-tzu/) Female puppy · 7 weeks old - Boca Raton - Born Sep 11, 2026 - Ref #1003 Get My DetailsVirtual Meet & Greet[(561) 488-5757](tel:+15614885757) - [Many Interested](https://wagsaboutyou.com/pet/detail/boca-raton-fl/5150380/poochon/) ## [Poochon](https://wagsaboutyou.com/pet/detail/boca-raton-fl/5150380/poochon/) Female puppy · 6 weeks old - Boca Raton - Born Sep 17, 2026 - Ref #1002 Get My DetailsVirtual Meet & Greet[(561) 488-5757](tel:+15614885757) - [Many Interested](https://wagsaboutyou.com/pet/detail/boca-raton-fl/5150379/labrador-retriever/) ## [Labrador Retriever](https://wagsaboutyou.com/pet/detail/boca-raton-fl/5150379/labrador-retriever/) Female puppy · 6 weeks old - Boca Raton - Born Sep 15, 2026 - Ref #1001 Get My DetailsVirtual Meet & Greet[(561) 488-5757](tel:+15614885757) **Health and Size and Exercise** Forget about stumbling over small dogs being underfoot! Your Saint Bernard is far from it. They, on average, weigh anywhere from 100 pounds to 150 pounds and they are pretty muscular underneath their shiny, long coats. Like any other dog, they are prone to specific ailments like the following: - Cherry eye - Cataracts - Epilepsy - Hip dysplasia They typically have a lifespan of 8 to 10 years. **Other Interesting Facts** - Get one of our Saint Bernard puppies if you want a dog who likes to exercise because he does and he needs it. They have strong work ethics, plus exercising provides them their required mental stimulation. Dog sports are a perfect outlet for him! - To keep your Saint Bernard dog’s thick coat looking luxurious, you’ll need to take him for regular grooming. There’s really no getting around it unless you’re a professional stylist! - We’ll keep this brief. They slobber…a lot! - No matter where you live, when you purchase one of our Saint Bernard puppies, you can rest assured that they can thrive in both cool and warm climates. Be sure to provide them with air conditioning when it’s hot and heating when it’s cold. Know someone who’d love this? 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