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St. Bernards originated in
- Switzerland
- Italy
- Germany
- Belgium
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St. Bernards have a keen sense of smell and can detect bodies up to 20 feet beneath the snow.
- TRUE
- FALSE
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Saint Bernards were trained by monks at the Great St. Bernard Hospice in the Swiss Alps for mountain rescue starting in the 17th and 18th centuries. According to historical accounts and breed lore, their extraordinary sense of smell let them detect human scent and locate travelers buried up to 20 feet (about 6 meters) beneath the snow. Over three centuries of service, these dogs were credited with saving upwards of 2,000 lives—and the most famous rescue dog, Barry, saved more than 40 people during his career in the early 1800s. </div>
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According to the C-BARQ study, where does the Saint Bernard rank among 124 breeds for aggression toward their owners?
- 41
- 60
- 81
- 112
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The C-BARQ study at the University of Pennsylvania ranks the Saint Bernard 41st out of 124 breeds for aggression toward their owners—considered high in this study. That means a Saint Bernard may show a hostile response to their owner or others in the household when challenged—like someone approaching their food or toy, staring at them, stepping over them, or roughhousing. Aggressive responses include growling, barking, and baring teeth, and in rare extreme cases, lunging or snapping. </div>
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Which of the following is NOT true of Saint Bernards?
- they shed – A LOT
- they DO NOT drool
- they snore
- they like to “lean” on you
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Saint Bernards are prone to a specific genetic mutation in the CNTNAP1 gene. In simple terms, what health problems does this cause?
- A nerve disease that causes voice changes, noisy breathing, and weakness
- A heart condition that causes fainting and collapse
- A skin condition that causes itching and hair loss
- An eye disease that leads to blindness
- An eye disease that leads to blindness
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> This mutation causes a nerve disease called Laryngeal Paralysis & Polyneuropathy. Because the nerves stop sending signals properly, the muscles they control waste away. The first sign is often a hoarse or quiet bark, followed by noisy, rattling breathing, tiring out easily, choking or gagging while eating, and eventually a wobbly, uncoordinated walk in the back legs. There's no cure, but vets can help manage breathing and mobility. A DNA test lets breeders make sure at least one parent is clear, so no puppies are born with it. </div>
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An all-white coated St. Bernard meets AKC breed standard for coat color.
- TRUE
- FALSE
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According to the C-BARQ study, how does the Saint Bernard rank for aggression toward unfamiliar dogs versus familiar dogs?
- 31st toward unfamiliar dogs and 123rd toward familiar dogs
- 123rd toward unfamiliar dogs and 31st toward familiar dogs
- 31st toward both unfamiliar and familiar dogs
- 123rd toward both unfamiliar and familiar dogs
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The C-BARQ study at the University of Pennsylvania ranks the Saint Bernard 31st out of 124 breeds for aggression toward unfamiliar dogs—fairly high, meaning they may bark, growl, or bare teeth at strange dogs. But they're completely different with dogs they know: they rank 123rd out of 124 for hostility toward familiar dogs and other animals, meaning they're among the least hostile breeds in that category. So chances are excellent that if there's another animal in the house, your Saint Bernard will get along well with it. </div>
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According to the book, “The Intelligence of Dogs”, by Stanley Coren, where does the Saint Bernard rank in working/obedience intelligence?
- 65
- 48
- 81
- 110
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> According to research published in the book "The Intelligence of Dogs" by Stanley Coren, the Saint Bernard is ranked at number 65 out of over 130 breeds, which is considered "below average" in canine intelligence. Essentially, this means they tend to learn and obey new commands after 40-80 repetitions. In contrast, the brightest breeds will learn commands in less than 5 repetitions while dogs at the lowest working/obedience level will take over 100 repetitions. </div>
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The Saint Bernard is named after St. Bernard de Menthon, who founded a hospice in Switzerland around 1050 to help travelers crossing the Alps.
- TRUE
- FALSE
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In genetic research on modern dog breed development, the Saint Bernard has shown the most common DNA with an ancestor of which of the following breeds?
- Newfoundland
- Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
- Tibetan Mastiff
- Bernese Mountain Dog
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> In a landmark genomic analyses on modern dog breeds, the Saint Bernard was shown to share the most common DNA with ancestors related to the following breeds: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Leonberger Mastiff </div>
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Saint Bernards come in two coat types: shorthaired and longhaired.
- TRUE
- FALSE
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As timed by the AKC in Fast Cat running trials, what is the average running speed of Saint Bernards?
- 19.5 mph
- 16.23 mph
- 18 mph
- 22.11 mph
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> In the AKC Fast CAT 100 yard race the average Saint Bernard ran at a speed of 19.5 mph while the fastest speed was 23.84 mph by a dog named Brandau Ridge Takn A Walk Thru Ur Heart. </div>

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St. Bernard Dog Breed Quiz

St. Bernards originated in

St. Bernards have a keen sense of smell and can detect bodies up to 20 feet beneath the snow.

According to the C-BARQ study, where does the Saint Bernard rank among 124 breeds for aggression toward their owners?

Which of the following is NOT true of Saint Bernards?

Saint Bernards are prone to a specific genetic mutation in the CNTNAP1 gene. In simple terms, what health problems does this cause?

An all-white coated St. Bernard meets AKC breed standard for coat color.

According to the C-BARQ study, how does the Saint Bernard rank for aggression toward unfamiliar dogs versus familiar dogs?

According to the book, “The Intelligence of Dogs”, by Stanley Coren, where does the Saint Bernard rank in working/obedience intelligence?

The Saint Bernard is named after St. Bernard de Menthon, who founded a hospice in Switzerland around 1050 to help travelers crossing the Alps.

In genetic research on modern dog breed development, the Saint Bernard has shown the most common DNA with an ancestor of which of the following breeds?

Saint Bernards come in two coat types: shorthaired and longhaired.

As timed by the AKC in Fast Cat running trials, what is the average running speed of Saint Bernards?

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