Saint Bernards
They are unique
Worlds biggest Saint Bernard
St. Bernards were exported to England in the mid-19th century, where they were bred with mastiffs to create an even larger dog. Plinlimmon, a famous St. Bernard of the time, was measured at 95 kg (210 lbs) and 87.5 cm (341⁄2ins), and was sold to an American for $7000.
Recuse dogs
Some people always thought that saint bernards would carry barrels of warm brandy but they didn't
Barry
The most famous St. Bernard to save people at the pass was Barry who reportedly saved somewhere between 40 and 100 lives.
They are important
They are important for companionship if you get lonely.
Saint Bernards are mix breeds
The classic Saint Bernard looked very different from the St. Bernard of today because of cross breeding. Severe winters from 1816 to 1818 led to increased numbers of avalanches, killing many of the dogs used for breeding while they were performing rescues.