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| Greater Washington Saint Bernard Club Different people with a common goal.... promoting quality Saint Bernard Dogs and the importance of responsible dog ownership!!! |
INTRODUCTION
The Saint Bernard is a giant among dogs; he is kind, gentle, loves children
and is an excellent family pet. The Greater Washington Saint Bernard Club
welcomes your interest in our breed.
HEREDITARY DEFECTS
The following is a list of common hereditary defects found in Saint Bernards
for which breeders should screen their dogs. Problems, however, are not
limited to this list:
FACTS
1. Puppy buyers should visit as many breeders as possible and ask to see
the parents of the puppies.
2. ALL Saints should be friendly and outgoing.
3. Puppies should be kept in a clean environment and be socialized by the
breeder.
4. Puppies should not leave the kennel or their litter mates until a minimum of
eight weeks.
5. Breeders should be happy to give you references.
6. Responsible breeders provide AKC registration papers with each dog
unless reasons such as spay/neuter are provided.
7. The average life expectancy of a Saint Bernard should be 8-10 years.
8. Saints do DROOL - there is no such thing as a dry mouth.
9. All Saints shed.
10. Saints are NOT guard dogs.
11. Breeders should be responsible for the dogs they have bred and be
willing to find new homes for the occasional dog who
needs it.
12. High prices do not determine quality.
The Saint Bernard is a giant among dogs; he is kind, gentle, loves children
and is an excellent family pet. The Greater Washington Saint Bernard Club
welcomes your interest in our breed.
HEREDITARY DEFECTS
The following is a list of common hereditary defects found in Saint Bernards
for which breeders should screen their dogs. Problems, however, are not
limited to this list:
- Hip and Elbow Dysplasia
- Entropian (see AKC Rules governing dog shows; dogs who have
undergone corrective surgery CANNOT be shown)
- Epilepsy
- Bad Temperament
- Heart Defects
FACTS
1. Puppy buyers should visit as many breeders as possible and ask to see
the parents of the puppies.
2. ALL Saints should be friendly and outgoing.
3. Puppies should be kept in a clean environment and be socialized by the
breeder.
4. Puppies should not leave the kennel or their litter mates until a minimum of
eight weeks.
5. Breeders should be happy to give you references.
6. Responsible breeders provide AKC registration papers with each dog
unless reasons such as spay/neuter are provided.
7. The average life expectancy of a Saint Bernard should be 8-10 years.
8. Saints do DROOL - there is no such thing as a dry mouth.
9. All Saints shed.
10. Saints are NOT guard dogs.
11. Breeders should be responsible for the dogs they have bred and be
willing to find new homes for the occasional dog who
needs it.
12. High prices do not determine quality.
| LISTINGs IN THIS DIRECTORY IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN ENDORSEMENT BY THE GWSBC. Heidlebar Saint Bernards Margaret Hudson 16411 Mt. Calvert Road Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Heidelbar@aol.com 301-627-4111 Predix Saints Pam and Kevin Predmore *SBCA and GWSBC members for 18 years 8055 Rogues Road * Occasional puppies available; stud service Catlett, VA 20119 available to approved bitches predix@comcast.net (540) 347-9264 http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/4267/index.html Seraphim Saints Mary & Charles Sobrito 1240 Richmond Road Amelia, VA 23002 sobrito@ix.netcom.com (804) 561-4701 Stoncreek Saints *GWSBC member 3 years 11015 Hessong Bridge Road *SBCA member 12 years Frederick, MD 21701 *Occasional puppies or adult Saints available and stoncreeksaints@comcast.net stud service available to approved bitches (301) 898-7669 www.stoncreeksaints.info Who Dat Saints Jennifer Hanger and Paula Robbins *SBCA and GWSBC members 1284 Maurertown Mill Road *Occasional puppies available; stud service Maurertown, VA 22644 available to approved bitches whodat@shentel.net Jennifer Home 540-436-8414 Cell 540-325-8015 Paula Home 540-436-9429 Cell 540-335-8711 www.whodatsaints.com Nedrow Saint Bernards Stephanie and Ryan Worden 42422 Laurel Farm Lane Mechanicsville, MD 20659 nedrowsaints@yahoo.com Home (301) 373-5654 Ryan Cell 240-427-8385 Stephanie Cell 301-769-1634 www.nedrowsaintbernards.com The Greater Washington Saint Bernard Club cannot guarantee the quality or health of puppies and/or breeding stock of the breeders listed within. The sale of a puppy or adult is a contract between the buyer and seller and the GWSBC is no partner to that contract. |
| Information shared within the pages of the GWSBC website are offered for general informational purposes only. Neither the GWSBC club nor its members endorse any particular breeder or medical practices. |
| Greater Washington Saint Bernard Club Breeder Directory |
