St Bernard

Gentle giant with a heart of gold.

The St. Bernard is a massive, affectionate breed originally bred for alpine rescue. Despite its size, it’s calm and good-natured, making it a wonderful family dog in the right home.

Quick Facts

SizeGiant
Breed GroupWorking
Lifespan8–10 Years
Exercise NeedsUp to 1 hour per day
TrainabilityCan be stubborn but eager to please. Responds to early, firm, and gentle training.
Grooming NeedsLow
SheddingYes
Barking TendencyLow
TemperamentCalm, gentle, patient with children, protective but rarely aggressive.

Available St Bernards

10 dogs available
Barry, a 4 years old male St Bernard available for adoption from Saving Saints Rescue in Lancashire

Saving Saints Rescue

Barry

Lancashire
SexMale
Age4 years
BreedSt Bernard

Blind since birth, beautiful 4 year old Barry has now been in our kennel space in Cambridgeshire for a few months undergoing a full assessment. He has adapted exceptionally well to his new environment. Everyone at the kennels has fallen in love with him but Barry needs a forever home and the search is now officially on!Barry has lived with other dogs and is good with other females but seems to love one on one human attention more than anything.Barry needs a very special home. He prefers women to men and can live with children aged14 and older. He's been castrated and is fit and well. He could live in a ground floor home that is quiet with a separate space when visitors come. He loves to roam outside and is a clever lad with scent based play. He's so clever with his toys and puzzlesBarry will need someone prepared to build up a bond with him. We ️ him and his funny personality.

Berni, a Unknown old male St Bernard available for adoption from Saving Saints Rescue in Lancashire

Saving Saints Rescue

Berni

Lancashire
SexMale
AgeUnknown
BreedSt Bernard

Beautiful Berni was rescued last year from a kill shelter in Serbia. He was very underweight and neglected but since being sponsored by Saving Saints in an experienced. paid foster placement he's gained weight and is now fit and well. He's neutered and has a complete bill of health, negative to all blood borne diseases including Brucellosis. Bernie's resilience and optimism, especially after everything he has been through is inspiring. He especially loves children.Bernie currently shares space with numerous other rescues in the shelter and can live with male and female dogs. Berni is very people friendly and able to live with chilldren aged 11 and above.Please ask us about adopting or sponsoring Berni

Bryn, a 4 years old male St Bernard available for adoption from Dogs Trust in Devon

Dogs Trust

Bryn

Devon
SexMale
Age4 years
BreedSt Bernard

Are you right for Bryn?Meet Bryn, a truly gentle giant with a heart as big as his paws. This handsome four-year-old St Bernard cross walks beautifully on the lead and is searching for a loving forever home with patient, kind, and understanding adult adopters who will help him continue to grow in confidence. Bryn would like to be the only dog in the home, but he's more than happy to have canine friends to socialize with while out on walks. Bryn has not shown any interest in cats, small animals, or livestock whilst on walks. Bryn is housetrained. He can be left at home alone for up to a few hours and simply settles down, patiently waiting for you to return. Although Bryn can be a little worried by new places and unfamiliar situations, he simply looks to his favourite person for reassurance. With a calm approach and plenty of encouragement, his confidence continues to blossom. To help him settle into his new home, he'll benefit from quiet walks and a gentle introduction to his new routine, allowing him to take everything at his own pace.Is Bryn right for you?Bryn is incredibly affectionate and loves to lean in for snuggles. He would fit on your lap if he could, he truly is the ultimate snuggle buddy. A cosy night in watching a film – Bryn is in! Bryn has been a little shy when meeting new people, particularly men, but with a good introduction plan, he has successfully made lots of new friends in his previous home. He's a big foodie and loves enrichment activities that challenge his clever mind. In fact, Bryn previously attended obedience and agility classes, where he showed just how intelligent and eager to learn he is. While he was more than capable of mastering the exercises, he also had a wonderfully goofy side and was known for keeping everyone smiling with the occasional spontaneous zoomie or dramatic roll around on the floor. He really was the class clown! Out on walks, Bryn is a pleasure to be around. He enjoys taking life at a steady pace, happily sniffing and exploring the world around him. He's comfortable around other dogs and is equally happy to stop for a polite greeting or simply stroll past and continue on his way. If you're looking for a loyal, loving companion who will reward your patience with endless affection, a dog who is as clever as he is cuddly, and who will make you laugh with his wonderfully goofy personality, Bryn could be the perfect addition to your family.

Stanley, a 5 years old male St Bernard available for adoption from Ark Animal Rescue in Lincolnshire

Ark Animal Rescue

Stanley

Lincolnshire
SexMale
Age5 years
BreedSt Bernard

I am a male St Bernard, am 5 years old as I was born on 06/09/20 and am a very large tri-coloured dog.I’ve been neutered and I’m up to date with my vaccinations. I had to have a dental after my admission to the Ark am now fit and well and I eat sensitive dry food as I have a tendency to have an upset tummy on normal food.I first came into the Ark in August last year with two doggy friends due to the sad death of our owner. I was rehomed but have sadly had to be returned as I’d snapped twice at the other dog in the family and I also nipped the dog walker for no known reason, causung a scratch wound and briusing.I can be a bit stand-offish at first and will bark at new people but, once used to them, am a big softie and like to get on the sofa for a cuddle. I’ve not lived with children but have mixed with a visiting grandson in my recent home and was good with him. I’ve lived with other dogs in the past without any problems. I don’t like cats and seemed not to get on well with the other dog in my recent home.I came in with two tiny, elderly canine companions. One has sadly passed away and the other has been rehomed. I hadn’t shown any aggression when I first arrived at the Ark, just caution was advised when meeting new people so my nipping the dogwalker seems to be a first with no clues why I did it. I’ve not been any trouble at the Ark. I’m good around food and at the vets and I was groomed without problems by my owner’s sister. I’m house-trained, hadn’t been left more than 1-2 hours so it’s not known how long I am happy to be left. I shared a bed with my owner and travel well in the car. I’d not had much experience on the lead as I spent my days in the house or garden, but the dog walkers worked on training me and, since being rehomed, I’ve been out on the lead, but not off lead. I need a child and cat-free home and the Ark now advises I go as an only dogStanley is a lovely gentle giant. He’s shy to start with but, once he gets to know you, he loves to lean on you for a cuddle. He does take time to get to know people but once he does he gives super face washes! He gets along with all staff and volunteers he’s met at the Ark except for one male dog walker and for some reason he’s wary of him. He also loves to play and act like a puppy from time to time but doesn’t always realise how big he is! He’s a good boy at being groomed, bathed, blow-dried and having his nails clipped. He’s very well behaved at the vets and travels well too. He dribbles a lot and wears a bib but this does mean that his kisses are slobbery! He eats Burgess sensitive kibble. He’s gentle on the lead and mostly walks nicely by your side, but will pull sometimes but not continuously. We’ve noticed he’s very nosy and loves to see what’s going on around him. Stanley really is the Ark’s BFG in dog form and would make a great new family member as he has so much love to give. His silly moments and comical personality will give his new family lots to smile and laugh about. He should go to somebody familiar with the breed, or at least experienced with very large breeds.Two staff members took Stanley to the home of one of them for a lovely grooming session. See last video.