The discussion has been happening for sometime now between my girlfriend and I about getting a Saint Bernard. My girlfriend Amanda really wants to get a Saint Bernard but my views have been severely tainted by Hollywood. Are these dogs as gross as people are meant to believe? Please comment so i know what I'm getting into if I surprise her with one at Christmas time.
I have heard that the Saint Bernard is a very loyal and loving breed. The bad part about this is that they make you fall in love with them and then they pass away. Is it true that they have one of the shortest life spans out of any dogs?
What about the mess? Do they really drool buckets all around the house? Are they prone to making a tasty snack out of your DVD rack? And what about shedding? Alot of dog hair kinda makes me crazy and my closet is full of black clothes.
The main reason that I am considering a big dog like a Saint Bernard is because Amanda just lights up everytime she sees one. I love her with all my heart so I'm willing to learn to love a big messy dog if it makes her happy. I want to make sure that we aren't making any decisions that would be bad for the animal.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
