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16 Amazing Facts About St Bernards You Might Not Know

#4 According to rough estimates, during all this time, dogs from the monastery of St. Bernard have saved about 2,500 human lives.

#5 A dog named Barry, who lived in a monastery at the beginning of the 19th century, became a real legend.

In twelve years, he saved 40 people. And once he brought a child to the monastery, having overcome about 5 kilometers in deep snow. There was even a monument to the hero dog. And the owners of St. Bernards have a tradition: to give the nickname Barry to the largest puppy in the litter.

#6 The St. Bernards went on a mission with a bag attached to their side or back. It contained an emergency supply – medicines, water and food.

Alice White

Written by Alice White

Alice White, a devoted pet lover and writer, has turned her boundless affection for animals into a fulfilling career. Originally dreaming of wildlife, her limited scientific background led her to specialize in animal literature. Now she happily spends her days researching and writing about various creatures, living her dream.

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