The Saint Bernard dog breed is well known for a family companion, mostly valued for their calm and patient temperament.

Saint Bernard Dog Breed Information and Personality Traits. Known to be loving, gentle and tolerant in spite of its size, Saint Bernards are a good with families with well-behaved children. In addition, they are eager to please, making training easier.

The Saint Bernard breed, which has a lifespan of 8 to 10 years, may suffer from major health problems such as canine hip dysplasia (CHD), elbow dysplasia, gastric torsion, osteosarcoma, distichiasis, entropion, and ectropion.