History
Chiots du Grand-Saint-Bernard, ca. 1910 © André Kern, Médiathèque Valais-Martigny Grand-Saint-Bernard, ca. 1950 © Oscar Darbellay, Médiathèque Valais-Martigny Grand-Saint-Bernard, ca. 1950 © Oscar Darbellay, Médiathèque Valais-Martigny The presence of St.
History
St. Bernard dog breed
The St. Bernard has been regarded as Switzerland’s national dog since 1884.
St. Bernard dog breed
Our dogs
Approximately 30 St. Bernard dogs are permanent residents at the Barry Foundation. Following in the tradition of the Great Saint Bernard dogs, we primarily breed the short-haired variety. Only a few of our St. Bernards are long-haired.
Our dogs
Our puppies
Around twenty puppies with an SCS pedigree (Swiss Canine Society), recognised by the FCI (International Canine Federation), are born on average every year at the Barry Foundation. Some of them stay at the foundation, but most of the puppies are given a new home once they reach the age of 10 weeks.
Our puppies
Health
The main aim of the Barry Foundation as part of its mission is to enable its St. Bernards to live a healthy life adapted to the species. Every day, a team of animal keepers monitors the well-being of the dogs bred here.
Health
Activities
The St. Bernards from the Barry Foundation not only enjoy their daily walks, but also benefit from a varied, well-balanced activity schedule. This includes the following training and activities: