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Saint Bernard
A powerful, gentle giant that is often calm and affectionate but requires substantial space, cool conditions and careful physical management.
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Score overview
| Characteristic | Level | Score |
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| 2/5 | ||
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| 5/5 | ||
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| 5/5 |
Health 2/5 The Saint Bernard has a delicate health profile and a relatively short lifespan. Major concerns include hip and elbow dysplasia, gastric dilatation-volvulus, heart disease, osteosarcoma and inherited eye disorders. Recommended care includes orthopaedic, cardiac and eye assessment, careful puppy growth, strict weight control and sensible meal and exercise timing to reduce avoidable risk. Advantages Things to consider
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- Health, upbringing and environment also influence day-to-day needs.
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