A non-profit foundation continues the 300-year-old tradition of breeding St. Bernard dogs in the Swiss Alps. The dogs were originally bred at the Great Saint Bernard Hospice to work as rescue dogs.

The history of Saint Bernards stretches back as far as 1050 CE (AD) but they got their name when this breed began assisting hospice monks in finding lost or stranded Alpine mountaineers some 600 years ...

This Saint Bernard puppy does not walk down the stairs when guests arrive. He rolls.

When people think of giant, lovable family dogs, one image almost always comes to mind: a drooling, barrel-bellied Saint Bernard barreling through a suburban house. And that is thanks to one movie, ...

It’s always fun to play new games with our pups. Not only does it help to release pent-up energy, it can stimulate their minds and prevent unwanted behaviors. But when this dog Dad thought playing ...

GENEVA, Switzerland -- Switzerland's Saint Bernard, famed for rescuing avalanche victims in the Alps, is finally bowing its massive head, the fabled barrel around its neck replaced with a "for sale" ...

Saint Bernards are a giant dog breed recognized for their massive size, gentle temperament, and historical role as rescue dogs in alpine regions. Known for their calm and patient nature, Saint ...

The Enquirer's Just Askin' series aims to answer the questions that no one seems to have an answer for, not even Google. Statues of St. Bernard dogs are all over the Hamilton County village that ...