3. St. Bernard
The average cost is $1,800.Country of Origin: Swiss/Italian Alps
The St. Bernard is a massive, powerful working dog. It can weigh up to 260 pounds and stand 35 inches at the shoulder. Bred for rescue, St. Bernards were developed by the hospice at the St. Bernard Pass to aid travelers stranded in Alpine snow.
St. Bernard, Shutterstock and Artush
Named for Bernard of Menthon, an Italian monk who began breeding them in 1660, these dogs became legendary for heroic mountain rescues and steady courage. St. Bernards have charmed audiences for decades, especially in family films. In the 1990s, Beethoven stole hearts—a hit now streaming on major platforms—and spawned seven sequels between 1993 and 2014.
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