My husband Steve and I have had at least one Saint Bernard at any given time for the past 16 years.  To accommodate them, we have a kennel, that is actually a 12 foot by 20 foot building that is insulated and fully equipped with water and electricity.  Surrounding the dog kennel is a large fenced in area that allows our dogs to run and play all day without direct supervision. This has worked out well for us and for the Saints.  Saint Bernards, which were originally bred in the Swiss Alps, love being outside and they love the cold and snow .  Although their kennel is insulated, and although we have wall heaters for it….we’ve never had to turn on the heat; the dogs have a very natural ability to keep themselves warm. Continue reading →