Tips on being a responsible Owner

I personally like St. Bernard's. They may look a little oafish, but they are as sweet as can be. It's the same breed that carried a keg under it's chin, just in case it's master was thirsty and needed a drink. That's probably where the St. part came in. Anyway, if they are a full breed, they have been known to get quite large. Food for them can be expensive, and you would definitely have to keep them off the furniture. Your best bet is to ask a veterinarian, or dog breeder. They are usually good about answering questions like that. Good luck

I love St Bernard. The are so cute. My pet sitter have a St Bernard. Just to let you know a little about the St bernard that i met,They do get very large almost a size of a mini horse. They need a lot of room to run and lay around. you might not want to consider the breed if you have a small space. They do eat a lot. The lady that sit my pets for me said the pup would eat about 4 cups of food 2 times a day and a largest dog food bag would only last her about 2 1/2 weeks. with the amount of food they eat their poop is big too if you know what i mean! I would consider the Siberian Huskies breed. They don't actually need cold climate to live. Dogs adjust to their enviroment really well. If you want something that is very obedient and listen to you, I would say a german shepard. They are very loyal to you and also listen to you really well. Good luck in finding your new pup!

I'm reading this discussion a little late, but just curious to know if you did end up adopting a dog. I love dogs. Friday night I stayed all night with a good friend who has a black lab, well it's really her husband's dog. We played toss with it in the evening. Then the next morning, I played tug-o-war with one of those ropes with the knots tied in the end of it. He was just loving it. Great dog.

I think the main thing is that you enjoy the dog. My neighbors had a St. Bernard when they first moved in, years ago. (They may still have it, I'm not sure.) Evidently the house they moved into had a fence that wasn't too sturdy. The dog would just walk right over it. So, it may be a good idea to check the sturdiness of your fence if you do decide to get a Saint.

Good luck to you!