The Swiss Hero....The Saint Bernard

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Perhaps no animal is more iconically Swiss than the Saint Bernard, the gentle giant of the Alps. A large, playful breed, with a wrinkled brow and dark eyes, the Saint Bernard has loomed large in the public imagination for centuries as a mountain rescue dog, helping skiers stranded in the snow.
At Barryland in Martigny, founded in 2006, the Musée et Chiens du Saint-Bernard is a museum where visitors can learn about these delightful creatures and even interact with them. The dogs of the Barry Foundation, an organisation that is the oldest and most important Saint Bernard kennel in the world, eat, sleep, play and are groomed here, and travellers can get to know all about the breed, from watching them eat in the outdoor enclosure to accompanying them on hikes in the grounds (the foundation offers these walks (throughout the season).

Even more exciting for children is the chance to see the puppies — they are born four or five times a year, with announcements on the foundation’s website and Facebook page. The simple act of just witnessing the clumsy, undisciplined, sleepy little bundles of fur, accompanied by their protective mother, is a heartwarming and truly unforgettable experience.

The container around ech of the dog's neck does contain alcohol; most likely Brandy (?)

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