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St. Bernard is a large dog breed originally developed in the Alps to rescue travelers lost in snow and mountain passes. The breed is known for its size, strength, and gentle temperament, making it historically valuable for rescue work and today appreciated as a family companion.
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The St. Bernard or Saint Bernard ( UK: /ˈbɜːrnərd/, US: /bərˈnɑːrd/) is a breed of very large working dog from the Western Alps in France, Italy and Switzerland. They were originally bred for rescue work by the hospice of the Great St Bernard Pass on the Italian-Swiss border. The hospice, built by and named after the Alpine monk Saint Bernard of Menthon, acquired its first dogs between 1660 and 1670. The breed has become famous through tales of Alpine rescues, as well as for its large size and gentle temperament.