"A loveable St. Bernard named Sherry produced the animal world's answer to all those kissograms delivered by scantily clad girls. She went into business in 1984 with the ' nuzzlegram'- a huge, hairy cuddle complete with a warm, slurpy kiss and an affectionate rub from her cold, wet nose."
- Martyn Lewis from "DOGS IN THE NEWS"

It is believed that the Saint Bernard descends from Roman mastiffs brought to Switzerland during the Roman Empire. Further developed by monks to locate travellers lost in the Swiss Alps, the dog is named for the Hospice du Grand St. Bernard. 

Since the 1600s, Saint Bernards have rescued over 2,500 people. Today, Saint Bernards are still bred at the Hospice - largely as a tourist attraction.

This sad-faced giant measures at least  27 1/2 inches at the shoulder and may weigh up to 200 lbs. His thick coat is either short or medium-long in white with red markings or red with white markings. His head, neck, chest, feet, and tip of the tail are marked with white. His heavy jowls are prone to drooling.

This is a large dog with a good appetite who needs plenty of space. He should live in a larger home with a good-sized, fenced backyard.