<P> The St. Bernard or St Bernard ( UK : / ˈbɜːrnərd / , US : / bərˈnɑːrd / ) is a breed of very large working dog from the western Alps . They were originally bred for rescue at the Great St Bernard Pass on the Italian - Swiss border , and Little St Bernard Pass in the Italian - French border , located close to one another . The two hospices were built and run by the same monk brotherhood . The breed has become famous through tales of alpine rescues , as well as for its enormous size . </P>
<P> The St. Bernard or St Bernard ( UK : / ˈbɜːrnərd / , US : / bərˈnɑːrd / ) is a breed of very large working dog from the western Alps . They were originally bred for rescue at the Great St Bernard Pass on the Italian - Swiss border , and Little St Bernard Pass in the Italian - French border , located close to one another . The two hospices were built and run by the same monk brotherhood . The breed has become famous through tales of alpine rescues , as well as for its enormous size . </P>
where were st. bernards utilized as rescue dogs in mountains
where were st. bernards utilized as rescue dogs in mountains
the Great St Bernard Pass on the Italian - Swiss border Little St Bernard Pass in the Italian - French border
the Great St Bernard Pass on the Italian - Swiss border Little St Bernard Pass in the Italian - French border