| WEST WIND SAINT BERNARD'S |
| Some Bit's About the Saint Bernard |
St. Bernard's are easy to house train because
they are such quick learners. They also make
excellent service dogs and comfort care workers
for the elderly.
they are such quick learners. They also make
excellent service dogs and comfort care workers
for the elderly.
Please know and be aware that there are many puppy mills and
breeders that lack the knowledge or compassion to properly care
about the puppy's they raise, they sell them cheap to make a
buck, as`a result you end up with a pup that has health issues
(sometimes extremely severe) a lot of these puppies also have
genetic problems. I, myself, once fell prey to that type of person -
I was unfortunate enough years ago and bought a dog with a
heart problem that only lived a few months. This was not only
heartbreaking and expensive but was also a good lesson
learned. The puppy only lived to be 6 months old, we never got
to enjoy him. As a result I have carefully started studying
pedigrees and have learned what bloodlines to stay away from. I
am asking anyone that purchases a puppy to not only please
educate yourself about the breed of dog you choose, but choose
your breeder carefully, its well worth the time and money to gain
a healthy companion that will be with you for many years
breeders that lack the knowledge or compassion to properly care
about the puppy's they raise, they sell them cheap to make a
buck, as`a result you end up with a pup that has health issues
(sometimes extremely severe) a lot of these puppies also have
genetic problems. I, myself, once fell prey to that type of person -
I was unfortunate enough years ago and bought a dog with a
heart problem that only lived a few months. This was not only
heartbreaking and expensive but was also a good lesson
learned. The puppy only lived to be 6 months old, we never got
to enjoy him. As a result I have carefully started studying
pedigrees and have learned what bloodlines to stay away from. I
am asking anyone that purchases a puppy to not only please
educate yourself about the breed of dog you choose, but choose
your breeder carefully, its well worth the time and money to gain
a healthy companion that will be with you for many years
"Dogs are not our whole
life, but they make our
lives whole"
life, but they make our
lives whole"
The Saint Bernard projects confidence and strength.The Saint Bernard is
a trainable breed that loves spending time with it's owner. A gentle giant,
the affectionate Saint Bernard makes a wonderful companion for children.
The Saint's loving and gentle nature makes him a great playmate for
children, the Saint is very loyal, caring and docile. In most cases the Saint
is very easily trained and extremely intelligent.
There is no such thing as a "dry mouth" Saint Bernard - some do drool
more then others. The drool is caused from the "flews" the hanging part of
the jaw. These hold spit, spit causes drool.
A saint Bernard is not for everyone they are very cute when they are small,
but grow very large sometimes the male can get up to 200 lbs.
Saint Bernard's do not eat according to size, but it can get a bit expensive
at the veterinarian's due to the cost of medications given by weight of the
dog.
All breeds of dogs large or small have certain health problems that they
can be prone to; some problems that can occur with saint bernards are
cardiac problems, epilepsy,hip dysplasia and bloat. Some are genetic so
beware of some bloodlines, some are due to poor diet and exercise.
Most people that want to own a big dog worry about Hip Dysplasia,
Please be aware that it is not always genetic. If a dog is predisposed to
joint problems it doesn't necessarily mean they will ever have dysplasia,
while some dogs that are not predisposed to it can get it if they are not
raised properly. You only have one chance to turn a puppy into a dog, so
how you raise them and what you feed them is very important, Especially
Large Breed dogs. Diet is very important to insure they grow at the proper
rate, if they grow too fast, you will have problems with their joints.
They must have a premium quality food , they cannot be raised on cheap
bargain brands. Even though saint bernards grow huge their digestive
system is half the size of a small dog.
We have raised many Saints to live long healthy lives and they can , live
to be 10 to 12 years with proper care.
Because of my care and concern to have healthy dogs, I have no issues
with joint problems --. for some interesting reading about joint problems
and how to prevent them click here JOINT RESEARCH for an article on
the research done by Dr. Wendall Belfield DVM
Saint bernards come in two coat types, long or rough coat and short or
smooth coat, both coat types shed, and males always shed more than
females
a trainable breed that loves spending time with it's owner. A gentle giant,
the affectionate Saint Bernard makes a wonderful companion for children.
The Saint's loving and gentle nature makes him a great playmate for
children, the Saint is very loyal, caring and docile. In most cases the Saint
is very easily trained and extremely intelligent.
There is no such thing as a "dry mouth" Saint Bernard - some do drool
more then others. The drool is caused from the "flews" the hanging part of
the jaw. These hold spit, spit causes drool.
A saint Bernard is not for everyone they are very cute when they are small,
but grow very large sometimes the male can get up to 200 lbs.
Saint Bernard's do not eat according to size, but it can get a bit expensive
at the veterinarian's due to the cost of medications given by weight of the
dog.
All breeds of dogs large or small have certain health problems that they
can be prone to; some problems that can occur with saint bernards are
cardiac problems, epilepsy,hip dysplasia and bloat. Some are genetic so
beware of some bloodlines, some are due to poor diet and exercise.
Most people that want to own a big dog worry about Hip Dysplasia,
Please be aware that it is not always genetic. If a dog is predisposed to
joint problems it doesn't necessarily mean they will ever have dysplasia,
while some dogs that are not predisposed to it can get it if they are not
raised properly. You only have one chance to turn a puppy into a dog, so
how you raise them and what you feed them is very important, Especially
Large Breed dogs. Diet is very important to insure they grow at the proper
rate, if they grow too fast, you will have problems with their joints.
They must have a premium quality food , they cannot be raised on cheap
bargain brands. Even though saint bernards grow huge their digestive
system is half the size of a small dog.
We have raised many Saints to live long healthy lives and they can , live
to be 10 to 12 years with proper care.
Because of my care and concern to have healthy dogs, I have no issues
with joint problems --. for some interesting reading about joint problems
and how to prevent them click here JOINT RESEARCH for an article on
the research done by Dr. Wendall Belfield DVM
Saint bernards come in two coat types, long or rough coat and short or
smooth coat, both coat types shed, and males always shed more than
females
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SAINT BERNARDS MAKE
WONDERFUL THERAPY DOGS
WONDERFUL THERAPY DOGS
I Made a great friend from the Detroit area ; Carrie bought a Saint Bernard
From me in 2007. Carrie is a Teacher for autistic children and would bring her
dog to class with her everyday, it became such a success that she ened up
purchasing a second saint from me to follow the footsteps of her first "class
helper" - This type of therapy for the kids is great; a warm, living, breathing
companion that brings joy, smiles and love to the kids on a daily basis.
Carrie, is an awesome teacher and "Bo" is her helper along with her new
addition "Samson", Carrie writes;
Hi diana, if you talk about bo going to school, the children are all severely
autistic. Bo is great therapy for the students. He really gets them to open up,
show affection, and calms them down. He is an all around awesome dog.
Samson settled in very nicely. As I write, he is sleeping under my feet. He,
too, follows me around everywhere. Bo doesn't seem to mind - they actually
slept side by side (in my bed of course!!) this afternoon when we took a nap.
The kids love him and he and Bo are my soul mates. What great dogs!
Thank you again - you really have some wonderful dogs.
I hope you like the pictures!
carrie
From me in 2007. Carrie is a Teacher for autistic children and would bring her
dog to class with her everyday, it became such a success that she ened up
purchasing a second saint from me to follow the footsteps of her first "class
helper" - This type of therapy for the kids is great; a warm, living, breathing
companion that brings joy, smiles and love to the kids on a daily basis.
Carrie, is an awesome teacher and "Bo" is her helper along with her new
addition "Samson", Carrie writes;
Hi diana, if you talk about bo going to school, the children are all severely
autistic. Bo is great therapy for the students. He really gets them to open up,
show affection, and calms them down. He is an all around awesome dog.
Samson settled in very nicely. As I write, he is sleeping under my feet. He,
too, follows me around everywhere. Bo doesn't seem to mind - they actually
slept side by side (in my bed of course!!) this afternoon when we took a nap.
The kids love him and he and Bo are my soul mates. What great dogs!
Thank you again - you really have some wonderful dogs.
I hope you like the pictures!
carrie
THE NEW ADDITION
SAMSON
SAMSON
BO IN THE CLASS ROOM
GETTING READY TO
GET A BIG HUG!!!
GETTING READY TO
GET A BIG HUG!!!
BO AGAIN - GIVING OUT
ALL THAT AFFECTION
KISSES ???
WHAT ???
I LOVE KISSES!!!!
ALL THAT AFFECTION
KISSES ???
WHAT ???
I LOVE KISSES!!!!
WHAT A LIFE; SITTING
ON A LITTLE BOYS LAP,
WHILE I GET SOME
MAJOR LOVING FROM
ANOTHER LITTLE BOY -
AHHH...
LIFE IS GOOD!!
ON A LITTLE BOYS LAP,
WHILE I GET SOME
MAJOR LOVING FROM
ANOTHER LITTLE BOY -
AHHH...
LIFE IS GOOD!!
BO AND SAMSON EVEN
GET A RECCESS!! YES
PLEASE RUB MY BELLY.
BO STANDS ON
LOOKOUT, AS SAINTS
ARE VERY WELL KNOWN
TO BE GUARDIANS OF
CHILDREN.
GET A RECCESS!! YES
PLEASE RUB MY BELLY.
BO STANDS ON
LOOKOUT, AS SAINTS
ARE VERY WELL KNOWN
TO BE GUARDIANS OF
CHILDREN.
