.

Tips When Looking For A Saint Bernard Breeder

By Lora Jones


The saint Bernard is renowned for its beautiful stance and gentle giant nature having been documented as far back as the 1700s where it become a rescue dog for the hospice and monastery located in the Alps. The body is powerful and muscular with a large, broad head, thick coat, and desirable temperament. When you are looking to purchase a pup, it is best to apply research into the best Saint Bernard breeder to ensure that a quality pup with desirable traits is purchased.

In order to avoid the possibility of buying a pup that does not meet with the specified breed standards, one will need to be familiar with the appearance and features of the canine. These dogs will possess a tremendous head that is usually covered by a full or half mask, shorter muzzle, and lips and nose that are always black. The ears are located more to the front of the head and are of a darker shade on a muscular body.

The coat is often dense and short or long that is not rough to the touch and does not include any shaggy, curly or wavy patterns. Colors are often white and brown, white and red including brindle patches. The dog should always possess a white chest, feet, and tip of the tail with the distinguishable dark colored mask on the top of the head; any other colors are disqualified.

The males can reach a height of over 27 inches and weigh in at 140 to 180 pounds in comparison to the females of a minimum of 25 inches and 120 to 140 pounds. It is essential that owners begin the necessary training and boundaries from a young age to prevent the dog from becoming too boisterous as a result of its tremendous size. The breed is considered best with children when they are not teased and bullied.

In order to find the most suitable breeders one will need to ensure that canines meet with specified breeding standards. One should always research the different kennels available and to visit these if possible in order to assess the appearance and temperament of dogs and the knowledge of owners. It is important that a fair amount of time is taken to determine which of these lines offers a quality and healthy pet.

Breeders should be registered with the relevant kenneling association. All animals should be certified and include essential paperwork that details the parents and line of the pup. One may also contact the breed association to determine whether particular owners are in fact registered.

Any respected breeder will ensure that all pups receive the best possible care before a sale. Reputable owners want to secure safe and suitable homes for every animal. The questions that may be asked during an interview include spaciousness, exercise, presence of other pets, and your knowledge of what the canines need.

A Saint Bernard breeder should be available to answer all of your questions and concerns. Always collect pups from the kennel and not a different meeting place. By implementing a fair amount of research, you can ensure that a healthy, happy, and quality pup is purchased.




About the Author:



No comments :

Post a Comment