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The Alpine hospice, Barry the rescue dog and the famous barrel. Can you separate legend from history?
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What were the hospice dogs first brought up the pass to do?
The rescue work began later, almost by accident.
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How did hospice dogs often work rescues?
One dog would run back for help while others warmed the traveler.
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About how many lives are the hospice dogs credited with saving?
Including soldiers from Napoleon's army.
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How many rescues is Barry credited with?
His preserved body is at the Natural History Museum in Bern.
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Did hospice dogs carry brandy barrels?
Alcohol would actually speed heat loss in a hypothermic person.
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When was the last recorded Alpine rescue by a St. Bernard?
Helicopters took over, and the dogs were too heavy to fly.
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What's the emergency every St. Bernard owner must know?
Watch for retching with nothing coming up and a swollen belly.
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What was the average St. Bernard lifespan in a 2024 UK study?
Purebred dogs overall averaged 12.7.
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