The St. Bernard or Saint Bernard (UK: /ˈbɜːrnərd/, US: /bərˈnɑːrd/) is a breed of very large working dog from the Western Alps in Italy and Switzerland.^[3] They were originally bred for rescue work by the hospice of the Great St Bernard Pass on the Italian-Swiss border.^[4][5] The hospice, built by and named after the Alpine monk Saint Bernard of Menthon, acquired its first dogs between 1660 and 1670.^[4] The breed has become famous through tales of Alpine rescues, as well as for its large size, and gentle temperament. 

The St. Bernard is recognized internationally today as one of the molosser breeds.^[6] It is a giant dog. The coat can be either smooth or rough; the smooth coat being close and flat, while the rough is dense, flat, and more profuse around the neck and legs. The colour is typically a red shade with white, or a mahogany brindle with white. Black shading is usually found on the face and ears. The tail is long and heavy, hanging high. The eyes are usually brown, but sometimes can be icy blue, and should have naturally tight lids, with haws only slightly visible.  --Source Wikipedia