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ladies and Gentlemen let's dive into the
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world of one of the most iconic dog
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breeds out there the St Bernard now
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before you get all star-eyed thinking
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about adopting one of these gentle
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Giants let's take a moment to explore 12
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reasons why you should never own a St
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Bernard trust me by the end of this you
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might reconsider that puppy fever you've
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been feeling one size Matters first off
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let's talk about size St Bernards are
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not just big they're massive owning one
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is like having a small horse in your
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living room you think you have space
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think again they'll knock over your
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coffee table your favorite lamp and
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probably your hopes and dreams of a tidy
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home if you like your knickknacks intact
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steer clear of this breed two the
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situation now if you enjoy a little fur
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with your furniture then maybe a St
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Bernard is for you these dogs shed like
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it's their job you'll find Fur
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everywhere on your clothes in your food
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and probably in your lungs if you're not
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careful you'll become best friends with
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your vacuum cleaner and I hope you enjoy
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daily grooming sessions because those
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fluffy coats don't maintain themselves
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three drool drool and more drool let's
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not forget about drooling St Bernards
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are the champions of slobbering they
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have this magical ability to turn any
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surface into a wet mess your friends
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will come over and think they've walked
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into a water park instead of your living
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room if you're not prepared to keep a
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towel handy at all times you might want
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to reconsider four big appetites equal
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sign big bills these gentle Giants have
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big appetites feeding a St Bernard is
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like feeding a small small army you'll
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need to budget for high quality dog food
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that won't break the bank unless you
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enjoy ramen noodles for dinner and don't
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even think about cheap kibble they
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deserve better than that five health
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concerns Galore let's talk health issues
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because owning a St Bernard means
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signing up for a lifetime of vet bills
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they're prone to all sorts of problems
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hip dysplasia heart issues bloat you
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name it you thought owning a dog was
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going to be all fun and games welcome to
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the world of expensive surgeries and
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medications six short
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lifespan speaking of health concerns
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let's discuss lifespan St Bernards
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generally live only about 8 to 10 years
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that's barely enough time to get through
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puppyhood before they start aging like
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fine milk you'll be left with memories
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and an empty space in your heart far too
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soon seven not ideal for small spaces if
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you live in an apartment or a cozy
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cottage forget about it these dogs need
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space to move around preferably a
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backyard the size of Texas if they can't
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stretch their legs without bumping into
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walls or Furniture you might end up with
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a very unhappy pup and possibly some
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very unhappy neighbors eight training
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training a St Bernard can feel like
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trying to teach calculus to a goldfish
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good luck with that they can be stubborn
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and independent thinkers if you're not
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prepared to invest time and patience
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into training them properly get ready
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for some serious behavioral issues down
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anxiety St Bernards love their humans so
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much that that they can't stand being
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alone leave them home alone for too long
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and you'll come back to find your couch
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has been transformed into confetti they
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thrive on companionship if you work long
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hours or travel frequently this breed
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might not be for you 10 exercise
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needs sure they may look like couch
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potatoes but don't be fooled St Bernards
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still require regular exercise to stay
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healthy and happy at least an hour each
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day that means if you're not ready to
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lace up those sneakers and hit the
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pavement every day think twice before
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11 grooming requirements their beautiful
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coats may look Majestic but maintaining
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them is another story regular grooming
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is essential to keep them looking their
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best and to minimize shedding and
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drooling around the house if you're not
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ready for regular baths and brushing
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sessions that could rival a full-time
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job steer clear 12 the emotional roller
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coaster finally let's talk about the
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emotional investment required with a St
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Bernard they're loving creatures but can
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also be prone to anxiety and depression
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if not given enough attention or
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stimulation be prepared for an emotional
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roller coaster as they navigate their
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feelings and yours in conclusion while
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St Bernards are undeniably adorable and
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have hearts as big as their bodies
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owning one is no walk in the park it's
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more like an obstacle course filled with
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drool puddles and hefty vet bills so
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unless you're ready for this wild
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adventure filled with love and Chaos
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maybe stick with a goldfish instead
