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Saint Bernard noun[ C ] (alsoSt. Bernard)uk /ˌsɪnt ˈbɜː.nəd/ us /ˌseɪnt bɚˈnɑːrd / a type of large dog from Switzerland and Italy known for having a very strong sense of smell and for being used to help travellers lost in the mountains: In popular culture, a Saint Bernard is often shown wearing a cask of brandy around its neck, though this was never really accurate. The original St. Bernards were trained as rescue animals by monks in the Great St. Bernard pass. He was awakened when his Saint Bernard, Clyde, leapt on top of him and began licking his face. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Canines (dogs) Affenpinscher Afghan hound Airedale terrier Akita Alaskan Malamute English cocker spaniel English setter English springer spaniel fennec fox fox terrier Parson Russell terrier Pekinese Pembroke Welsh corgi Perro de Presa Canario Peruvian Inca Orchid Slovenský Kopov Slovenský Čuvač Small Münsterländer smooth fox terrier sniffer dog |