Many people have owned or known big dogs, from the gentle giant Great Danes to the sweet-tempered, bear-sized Newfoundlands.

In comparison, a female St. Bernard at this age typically weighs ... St. Bernards tend to be less active than other dogs this big, so they might not need as much space. Newsweek previously placed ...

One user wrote: "He's like Nana from Peter Pan", to which the creator replied, "The big one is a boy ... facts about the large dog breed on their website; The Saint Bernard is Switzerland's ...

Geneticists are still on the hunt for an explanation. In this age of modern domestication, why are the largest dog breeds up to 40 times bigger than the smallest? While the answer remains unclear ...

The St. Bernard is a large working dog from Switzerland ... at 26 to 28 inches and weigh 120 to 140 pounds. Like many big dogs, Saint Bernards have a short life span, usually only 8 to 10 years.