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14+ Historical Facts About St Bernards You Might Not Know

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#7 The animals had thick skins, withstood the cold and had an excellent instinct, allowing them not only to smell a person under a snow block, but also to predict the next avalanche.

#8 In addition, the dogs performed the function of a living heating pad: having dug up the victim, the St. Bernard lay down next to him to warm him and help him to hold out until help arrived.

#9 At the beginning of the 19th century, as a result of an unknown infection, most of the dogs in the monastery of St. Bernard died.

Mary Allen

Written by Mary Allen

Hello, I'm Mary! I've cared for many pet species including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish, and bearded dragons. I also have ten pets of my own currently. I've written many topics in this space including how-tos, informational articles, care guides, breed guides, and more.

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