5 Dog Breeds Built for Winter

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St. Bernard

St. Bernard dog

One of the most popular of the large breed, winter loving dogs is a Saint Bernard.  But despite its size, it’s full of gentleness and joy.

Saint Bernards have been known for search and rescue in the mountains because they are powerful and well-muscled. This breed is named after St. Bernard pass – a treacherous pass in the Alps between Italy and Switzerland where the breed rescued many lost people in avalanches and snow. This dog is patient, gentle and easygoing with children so even though they like cold weather – their personalities are warm.

Short runs and moderate walks are all the Saint Bernard needs to be happy.   Their coats require weekly brushing and even more during shedding season.

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WagBrag’s co-founder, Russ Boles, has a deep history in animal rescue and welfare. For the past 12 years, Russ has served in various roles with Atlanta-based animal advocacy organizations focused on rescue, training and education. In addition, Russ led a local rescue volunteer team into New Orleans immediately after Hurricane Katrina, assisting in efforts to rescue and care for stranded animals. This experience changed his life, and animal rescue and advocacy will always be a part of everything he does.

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