Sometime between 1660 and 1670, the monks at Great St. Bernard Hospice acquired their first St. Bernards—descendants of the mastiff style Asiatic dogs brought over by the Romans—to serve as ...

English Mastiffs In Minnesota. English Mastiff's are one of the heaviest dog breeds, ... St. Bernard's have actually saved thousands of lives as rescue dogs working in packs in the Alps.

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The English mastiff is one of the largest dog breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club. Growing to a height of 30 inches, these dogs can weigh as much as 230 pounds.