| Name | Saint Bernard |
| Country of origin | Switzerland |
| Classification: | FCI group 2, standard no. 61 |
| Occurrence: | Approximately 600 animals in Switzerland, not a very common breed, average number of puppy entries per year: 100. |
| Appearance | |
| Instep height | Dogs at least 70 cm, bitches at least 65 cm |
| Weight | Dogs 75 to 85 kg, bitches 50 to 70 kg |
| Coat | Long and shorthaired |
| Couleur | Colour: Primary colour white, with reddish brown plate-like splashes of varying size (splash coat) or even a constant reddish brown upper coat on the back and flanks (mantle coat) |
| Short-hair variety | Upper coat thick, smooth, close-fitting and dense with lots of ground fur. |
| Long-hair variety | Mid-long, straight upper coat with lots of ground fur. Regular grooming is essential. |
| Life expectancy | An average of 8 years |
| Personality | Generally friendly, temperament ranging from quiet to lively, alert, slightly independent. |
| Exercise | An hour-long walk each day as well as freedom to move about in and around the house. |
| Training | The Saint Bernard is primarily a family pet but can be suited to sport and dog-cart pulling depending on its build. |
| Type of owner | A Saint Bernard needs contact with a family. Its owner must have plenty of time to devote to the dog. |
| Observations | The Saint Bernard has been the Swiss national dog since 1884. |
