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but with patience and a few treats, we were able to guide him back inside without any harm.” St Bernard dogs were originally bred to help rescue hikers and climbers in the Swiss -Italian Alps.

A new book published by University of Manchester historians shows that the much-loved St Bernard dog we know today was a Victorian invention. According to the team, the St Bernard today bears very ...