Useful Saint Bernard Links

I hope you can find the Saint Bernard information you are looking for in these links. If you know of any links that should be here that aren't email them to me and I will get them listed ASAP.

Saint Bernards Being Bred for Food in China--
This is a very important issue. Please lend your support in any way possible to the effort to stop the inhumane slaughter of these beautiful animals and national symbol of Sweden.
Save Our Saints--Saint Bernards International
Note: This site has a choice of languages: French, English and Dutch.
North Island Saint Bernard Club Online Petition to Stop Saints From Being Bred For Food

General Saint Bernard Information Links--
Saint Bernard FAQ
How Much Should A Saint Bernard Weigh?
A weight chart for male and female Saints.
Grooming Saint Bernards
Helpful tips for grooming your Saint.
Training Your Saint Bernard
Helpful tips for training your Saint.
Feeding Your Saint Bernard
Helpful tips for feeding time!
Grooming Your Saint
More helpful grooming tips!
Trimming Nails and Cleaning Ears
Tips on taking care of your Saints nails and ears.
Food and Exercise
Tips for good feeding and exercise habits.
Out in the Cold
Tips for caring for your dog who lives out of doors. Includes information on housing, water, etc.
Barry International
Site has choice of languages. This site contains information about the fight to save Saints from being bred for food in China.

Choosing the Right Saint Bernard Puppy or Dog and/or Breeder--
Buying Your Saint Bernard Puppy
Things to consider when buying a Saint puppy.
Running Scared
Informational article about the psychological events that happen in a puppy's life. Useful for before training begins.
Raising Emotionally Healthy Puppies
Informational article on providing the best care for puppies.
Warning!
Things you should know before choosing a Saint Bernard as your new friend.
Owning A Saint Bernard
Informational article from the Saint Bernard Club of America about being a Saint owner.
Some Terms You Need To Know
Information you should know before buying a Saint.
Some Questions You May Have About Saint Bernards
Informational article from the SBCA providing answers to frequently asked Saint questions.

SAINT BERNARD HEALTH TOPICS:

General Health Topics--
All About Worms in Dogs
Information on the different types of worms that can plague dogs including heartworms.

Hip Dysplasia--
Understanding Hip Dysplasia and Hip Scoring
The Orthopedic Foundation For Animals Inc.
Provides the following services: Hip Registry, Elbow Registry, Thyroid Registry, Congenital Heart Disease Registry, Patellar Luxation Registry.
His DysplasiaThis site deals mainly with Staffordshire Bull Terriers but has some excellent information.
Canine Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Resources
Canine Hip Scoring Schemes
Hip Dysplasia in Dogs: Diagnosis, Treatment, PreventionAn informative article from Drs. Foster and Smith Pet Care.

Elbow Dysplasia--
Elbow Disease in Growing Dogs
Informational article about elbow dysplasia.

Bloat--
Bloat
This is very important information for every Saint owner as our breed is prone to bloat.
The Bloat Book
Information about first aid for large breeds with bloat.

Breeding--
Breeding your dog(s) is not something you should enter into lightly. It is a very large commitment and you must take into consideration many things before breeding. The following sites will help you make a more informed decision before you breed your dog(s). These links are for any pet owner--not just those of us who love Saints or Flat Coats.
Let's Breed Dogs
Should I Breed My Dog
What You Need To Know Before You Breed
A Word About Breeding
Breeding Information from the SBCA.

Historical Documents & Articles Regarding the Saint Bernard
The Great Saint Bernard Hospice Today
January 1957 National Geographic article about the Saint Bernard Hospice.
The Dogs of Saint Bernard
An 1998 Saint Bernard Story.
The Care of a Saint Bernard Dog
Ladies Home Journal April 1894 article on raising Saint Bernard dogs.
The Dogs from the Hospice
Historical articles hosted by the Switzerland Saint Bernard Club. Articles are in English.

Useful Goodies to Help with Grooming & General Links

Sett-R-Rite Grooming Tables and Pack Right Tack Box Order Form--Click here to go to the Sett-R-Rite main page.
Precision Pet Products--Contains grooming tables, exercise pens, dog houses and other goodies.
A.J. Morgan Pet Supplies
Pet Corral--Offers a variety of grooming tables and other pet accessories.

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