•They adapt easily to their environment by growing a dense undercoat in winter which they quickly shed in the summer.

•They are ideal as house dogs since they shed less than long coated dogs.

•As with most Saint Bernards, they are fantastic dogs for children, due to their inherently calm and gentle nature.

•YOUNGSTEAD Short Hair Saint Bernards are bred from Imported Swiss bloodlines. They are strong healthy working dogs that are agile and show great endurance.

•Their short hair ensures easy maintenance of their coat in larger environments such as farms and natural gardens.

•They cause less irritation to people who are allergic to dog hair.

•Their natural protective instinct together with their formidable size makes them excellent guard dogs, which was part of their original function.