All About The Saint Bernard Trivia Quiz

See if you know as much as you think you might about my favorite breed of dog, the Saint Bernard!

A multiple-choice quiz by Jennifer-8. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Jennifer-8

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
90,794

Updated
Dec 16 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2681

Last 3 plays: Guest 148 (5/10), Guest 172 (5/10), Guest 216 (6/10).

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1. What is a major health concern for a Saint? Hint

White dog shaker syndrome

Gastric torsion

Tail fold dermatitis

Legg-Perthes

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2. The famous Saint known for saving many lives in the Alps Mountains was named Larry.

True

False

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3. What are the disqualifications for a Saint under the AKC? Hint

blue eyes

none of the ones listed

any base color other than white

black tongue

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4. What other breed of dog was crossed with the Saint in 1830 to make the long-haired style of this breed?

Answer: (it's also in the working group)

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5. What is the average life span of a Saint? Hint

12-14 yrs.

4-6yrs.

6-8 yrs.

8-10 yrs.

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6. The Saint has a high energy level?

True

False

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7. Which of these best describes a Saint's feet? Hint

catlike

webbed

broad

thin

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8. What kind of temperament does a Saint normally have? Hint

perky, bounceful, playful

playful, alert, spunky

calm, easygoing, gentle, patient

dominant, pushy

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9. What year did 'Saint Bernard' become the official name? Hint

1880

1860

1910

1830

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10. What country did the Saint Bernard originate in? Hint

United States

Ireland

Germany

Switzerland

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is a major health concern for a Saint?

Answer: Gastric torsion

Gastric torsion, or bloat, can be deadly to big dog breeds. It is more common in the Saint Bernard because they are very deep chested.

2. The famous Saint known for saving many lives in the Alps Mountains was named Larry.

Answer: False

The famous Saint's name was Barry. He saved over 40 lives in the Alps and is still known today.

3. What are the disqualifications for a Saint under the AKC?

Answer: none of the ones listed

While these might not be disqualifications, they are serious faults and should not appear in show and good quality breeding stock.

4. What other breed of dog was crossed with the Saint in 1830 to make the long-haired style of this breed?

Answer: Newfoundland

5. What is the average life span of a Saint?

Answer: 8-10 yrs.

Bigger breeds like the Saint Bernard normally don't live as long as smaller breeds.

6. The Saint has a high energy level?

Answer: False

Saints like to lie around and sleep!

7. Which of these best describes a Saint's feet?

Answer: broad

8. What kind of temperament does a Saint normally have?

Answer: calm, easygoing, gentle, patient

The Saint is a laid back, calm and gentle with kids kind of breed.

9. What year did 'Saint Bernard' become the official name?

Answer: 1880

Before 1880 the Saint was known by many different names, one being, 'Sacred Dog'.

10. What country did the Saint Bernard originate in?

Answer: Switzerland

The Saint Bernard is from the monasteries in Switzerland by the Alps Mountains.

Source: Author Jennifer-8

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