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12 Things No One Tells You About Owning St. Bernard Dogs

Published: · Modified: by Mary Clark · This post may contain affiliate links

Has Labradoodles caught your attention? Not so fast! Honestly, they're not all head rubs and face licks. Are dogs like this right for you? Let me give you a dose of reality before you answer that.

Here are 12 things no one tells you about owning St. Bernard Dogs.

#1 They Eat…a Lot
A St. Bernard standing under the tree
#2 You will interact with so many more people

A St. Bernard sitting on the chair in the garden
Every person you encounter with a big dog will have a reaction. Most will want to ask you questions. Many will have an opinion.

#3 And You’ll be surprised how much some people hate them

A St. Bernard puppy sitting inside the crate
Not every completely irrational reaction that total strangers will have toward your dog will be positive.

#4 Your dog might be scary, but it’s also scared
A St. Bernard standing in the mountain during winter
#5 When they’re not, though, watch out
A St. Bernard puppy standing on the pavement pathway
#6 But you’ll still worry about them every day

A St. Bernard sitting in the balcony
In the city, we worry constantly about traffic.

#7 St. Bernard dogs can cause so much damage, so fast
A St. Bernard sleeping on the floor with torn floor photo and with caption - the linoleum was hideous anyway. Love, Hagrid
#8 Obedience
A St. Bernard puppy sitting on the pavement with caption - a half an hour before obedience class, I got into a fight with a mud puddle. My humans think that they will be wasting their money
#9 Some ladies don’t like pedicures
A St. Bernard wearing a note that says - My mommy is mad at me I won't let her cut my nails, no walk for me tonight!! while sitting on the floor
#10 They need more exercise than you ever thought possible

A St. Bernard puppy lying on the wooden floor in the front porch
Providing exercise ensures that your dogs are happy and healthy.

#11 And they’re totally worth it
A St. Bernard running in snow outdoors
#12 Think twice!

A St. Bernard puppy sitting on the wooden floor

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