The Saint Bernard is often depicted with a small keg strapped around his neck, a reminder of the days when this gentle giant was used for rescue missions. Ancestry includes some very large breeds including the Mastiff and Great Dane. This accounts for the size – sometimes up to 200 pounds for a healthy adult male. St. Bernards take training well, which is important. A 200 pound dog can be impossible for even an adult to control unless the dog is simply well trained. The next time you’re taking your Saint Bernard for a walk – or your Saint Bernard is taking you for a walk! – do it in style in our Saint Bernard T Shirt or (for cooler days) Saint Bernard Hooded Sweatshirt.