St. Bernard (dog)

Miscellaneous

Naming

The name "St. Bernard" was not in widespread use until the middle of the 19th century. The dogs were called "Saint Dogs", "Alpenmastiff", or "Barry Dogs" before, and in parts of North America, they're still called "Saints".

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Movies

In 1977, Wonderful World of Disney played a TV movie about St. Bernard rescue dogs, Barry of the Great St. Bernard.

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Beethoven (movie) and Cujo are two other movies about a St. Bernard.

Related Topics:
Beethoven (movie) - Cujo

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Media portrayal

St. Bernards are often portrayed, especially in comics and cartoons, with small barrels of brandy worn around their necks.

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