Grace is an AKC registered St. Bernard.  Unforutnately, we don't have the certificate.  She has been at several different shelters so it was probably not given to the shetler by her owners.  Grace comes to us from a high kill shelter.  We just couldn't let this lovely girl be euthanized so Judy took her in.

 

She is super sweet, cuddly and calm.  I suspect she would love to just lay around with you.

 

Like many dogs in the South, Grace is heartworm positive.  Don't let this scare you!  You can read about the condition on our webpage "Heartworms In Dogs."  We are treating her with monthly heartworm preventive, our preferred method.  It is less harsh and doesn't require the pet be kept quiet for months.

 

Foster update 1/5: Grace is a WONDERFUL dog! She is so well behavied, calm, listens well, and is excellent with all people and animals! She gets along GREAT with the 2 cats in the home and the three other dogs. She is housetrained and rarely jumps on the funiture! She loves to have her belly scatched and will practically throw herself down on the floor every time you get even close to her belly! She does not jump on people at all and rarely barks! She's basically the perfect dog! She is a very large dog and she isn't very active so i guess those are the only things i could see as down falls. She does have a thick coat of hair and will require regular brushing to keep it tangle free and to reduce shedding! I think Grace could go to just about any type of home..i could see her with one whom have kids, or one with other people? She is just a big love and she is very gentle!

 

 

 

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, this is a very ancient breed. It was founded in AD 980 by St Bernard de Menthon as a refuge for travelers through the perilous Alpine pass between Switzerland and Italy. It is descended from the Tibetan mastiff and therefore must have originated with the mastiff brought to the Alps by the Romans around the year 1000. The monks probably crossed the ancient mastiff with the Great Dane and the Great Pyrenees. Its use and popularity as a rescue dog began in the middle of the seventeenth century. The Saint Bernard was used as an avalanche and rescue dog in the snowy passes near the Hospice. More then 2,000 people have been saved by this amazing servant of mankind. The dogs search out and find the lost or injured traveler, and then lick him and lie next to him to give him warmth. Then one dog from the party heads back to the Hospice to get a full rescue team. The Saint Bernard's sense of smell is so excellent that he can find a person even under many feet of snow. This breed is also known for his ability to foretell storms and avalanches, perhaps because he may hear very low frequency sounds that are beyond our ability to hear. There are two varieties: short-haired and long-haired. The short-haired variety is more often used for mountain work because he can tolerate cold temperatures. The long-haired variety's coat tends to collect icicles. Some of the Saint Bernard's talents are search & rescue, watchdogging and carting. They are extremely gentle and friendly and very tolerant of children. The Saint Bernard is slow moving, patient, and obedient. Extremely loyal, this breed wants to please. Since this dog is so giant, be sure to socialize it very well at a young age with other people. It is highly intelligent and easy to train, however training should begin early, while the dog is still a manageable size. Bear in mind that an unruly dog of this size presents a problem for even a strong adult if it is to be exercised in public areas on a leash, so take control from the onset. The Saint Bernard is a good watchdog. Even its size is a good deterrent. They drool after they drink or eat.