Grooming requirements
    The soft-coated Saint is much easier to groom than the rough-coated. The smoothe-coated Saint needs a slicker brush and a coat rake. The rough-coated Saint needs a slicker brush and a dematting rake. They both need to brushed 2-3 times a week. Bathing this dog requires brushing before and immediately when dry. Bathing them is akin to washing your car, but requires far more scrubbing. To truly get this dog clean, you need to scrub all the way down to the skin, just like you brush.

Health considerations
    This breed is prone to bloat, behavior problems, eye problems, hip dysplasia, hypothyroidism, blood disorders, joint problems, and von Willebrand's disease.

Breed characteristics and personality
    This gentle breed although massive, is friendly, extremely tolerant, and make wonderful family pets. This breed does drool, however, and if strings of saliva are not your cup of tea, you may want to look at other breeds. The drooling done by a Saint comes after and during exercise, eating, drinking, or excitement. This breed, although giant, needs much attention and will feel depressed and lethargic if left to his own devices. They need to be part of a group, even if the group totals two, counting the dog.

Uses
    This breed has long been used as a rescue dog, who helped those buried in the snow. Generally, the dog now serves as a companion dog who excels at carting.

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