Saint Bernards

My aunt and uncle had a St. Bernard when I was growing up. My word he was a BIG boy! LOL! My personal experience with him is that he was so gentle, such a "loving" kind of dog, easygoing disposition, great with all the kids in the family... no one ever seemed to worry about him being around any child, even babies. They lived in a flat though and I never thought it was the right living situation for him because he was simply too big for their accommodations. He didn't have much of a yard to move around in and they didn't walk him enough to get him out for exercise. St. Bernards, being a large breed dog, are prone to hip dysplasia so, as I understand it, careful feeding and exercise are beneficial to avoid them becoming overweight. St. Bernards also drool a LOT (which is a turn off for a lot of people, especially if they don't realize it before they first get slobbered on LOL) and they tend to shed quite a lot. I think he was a wonderful, beautiful dog, though... simply owned by the wrong family with the wrong living situation for him. Best of luck on your decision!