St Bernards dog.

[TRNCVaughan]

About 8.30 saw a placid looking St Bernard male dog with collar wandering about up from Hotel Lapida, near the infants school. Looked lost but happy enough.

[Johnny Lee]

Not surprised it looked happy, don'y they normally have a barrel of brandy hanging from their neck.

[Groucho]

Not surprised it looked happy, don'y they normally have a barrel of brandy hanging from their neck.

Then this one, sans brandy barrel, should have looked down-in-the-mouth, non?

[bigbadbob]

I do believe that this dog is in need of a new Family and home.
I do have a contact if anyone is interested?
As far as I know this dog is being looked after by a friend of the original owners , who I do not know personally- maybe it has not settled in!
Is there anyone interested ? I could easily provide a bottle of Brandy ! They are such a lovely breed of dog !
BBB's other half.

[Groucho]

I do believe that this dog is in need of a new Family and home.
I do have a contact if anyone is interested?
As far as I know this dog is being looked after by a friend of the original owners , who I do not know personally- maybe it has not settled in!
Is there anyone interested ? I could easily provide a bottle of Brandy ! They are such a lovely breed of dog !
BBB's other half.

Are they suited to life in a country as hot as Cyprus? Huskies at el all seem to be flavour of the month but really can anybody think they should be here?

[Cally]

I couldn't agree more Groucho, why are some of these breeds that are totally unsuitable to the Cyprus climate here.

[bigbadbob]

I quite agree with you Groucho
There are a number of breed of dogs here that would be suited to a life in a country with a different climate - colder!
What can anyone do? This dog is here and unless there is someone who would be prepared to cover the cost of rehoming it elsewhere , looks as if Cyprus is its homeland.
Our spaniels have adapted well to the heat but obviously we keep a close eye on them and they have quiet time indoors, when it is at its peak. They are the lucky ones I know.
I knew about a St, Bernard in need of a new home and when I saw the original post I had it confirmed that this was the dog I was told about.
Is their anyone who fancies forming their own Mountain Rescue Team - we have the mountains here and now we have the dog!

BBB;s other half

[Ragged Robin]

Why on earth do people bring these breeds of dog here in the first place!

I have a spaniel - no I did not bring him, he is a rescue dog. He lives indoors and has lots of shade in the garden when he wants to go out. But his coat needs constant grooming, and in summer I thin his coat with scissors and cut off the "feathers" on his legs and paws otherwise he becomes tangled with burrs and seed heads, and is a very attractive proposition to fleas and ticks. He also seems to drink about twice as much water in hot weather (proportionate to size and age) as the other dogs.. I dread to think of the time and work involved in keeping a dog like a St. Bernard or even a Husky comfortable and healthy in this climate

[bigbadbob]

So true Ragged Robin.
Our two spaniels are regularly cut and showered as are the local dogs we have - three different shapes, sizes and thickness of coat - Cyprus Poodles. It seems to be an ongoing job at the moment and has been for the past few months.
Any dog in this heat needs constant attention and care !
The different breeds are here whether they were born here, brought over as designer dogs or for what ever other reasons.
The St. Bernard was seen out by itself looking lost and the original poster was concerned about it.
I know the dog is looking for a new Home ! Can't help that it is here but can try and help it find a new Family.

[Barbieb]

How about a pic, rough age etc and maybe a posting on hope for pets, am sure this lovely dog will find a forever home with a bit of help bbb, good luck, I just find postings like this so sad!

[Ragged Robin]

All dogs need special care in the heat, but some do better than others. My short , smooth haired dog (admittedly she is younger) needs far less grooming and seems feel the heat less and to actually enjoy lying in the sun: maybe she is working on her tan as she is sort of ginger coloured!

I do wish you the very best of luck in rehoming the St. Bernard, beyond me I am afraid.

A long time ago I visited a hotel at the foot of the St Bernard's Pass where there was a gorgeous very friendly St. Bernard in a stall - next door to it was an Alsatian. Apparently the St. B was a valuable animal but so "soft"" it would go with anyone, so they had to keep the Alsatian to guard it against thieves! So maybe you had better find a guard dog as well!

[bigbadbob]

Thank you for the suggestions reference the dog.
Have messaged my contact and asked if pictures and more details of the St. Bernard can be posted.

BBB other half.

[sophie]

BBB, in the meantime does anyone know how this dog is surviving i.e. food and water. Don't forget that sometimes these very thick coated animals look fit and healthy, whereas if they their fur is cut, they can be very thin. Cyprus Poodles/Terriers are a case in point.

[bigbadbob]

A friend of the original owners is giving food and water to it, so I have been told. The owners have gone!
If it is being allowed to wander - well we all know what can happen but for some people this is the normal way for their dogs!
I have never seen the dog or knew the owners but I was messaged a few weeks ago on FB and was told of it needing a home as owners were leaving. I am afraid that is all I know.
No reply as yet on picture and more details.
BBB's other half.

[The Black Olive Cafe]

No it is not being allowed to wander its being very well looked after, only the person can not keep him long term.
He is a lovely dog he has been clipped so much cooler for him doesnt have a problem with the heat has lived here for 4 years
The owner had to rush back to the UK as her mum was having a very serious operation and will need lots of looking after.
He is a male of the age of 5 very well behaved and is used to living outside will only come in when invited excellent with children
will try and post a picture soon many
Many thanks
Vicki 05338355133

[sophie]

Thanks for that Black Olive. They are not by nature "street dogs" and it did concern me. Hopefully pics might just do the trick, although in fact the Mods will be putting this thread on the Pets section by now I would have thought, so the information reaches those who might be more interested.

[bigbadbob]

Thanks Black Olive - Vicki . You have answered everything. Maybe there is someone reading these posts that could be genuinely interested in giving him a new home. That would be brilliant!

BBB's other half.

[bigbadbob]

It looks like that it is going to be a Happy Sunday!
Will confirm later but someone has come forward and offered a home to this beautiful St. Bernard dog and all being well, he will be settled there later on today.

BBB's other half.

[Groucho]

It looks like that it is going to be a Happy Sunday!
Will confirm later but someone has come forward and offered a home to this beautiful St. Bernard dog and all being well, he will be settled there later on today.

BBB's other half.

Great news Wendy

It would be great if KAR or the like could make representations the TRNC powers for an act that banned the import of breeds and breeding from breeds unsuited to a country as hot as this....

[sophie]

I suspect KAR would be told to 'mind their own business" KAR can't even get this or any other Government to come down like a ton of bricks on poisons being available to purchase or be used. I suspect KAR would be accused of trying to infringe on peoples personal choice. It would almost certainly be looked on from that angle by the authorities. I hardly think they care one way or another, lets face they don't care about cruelty so why should they bother about a particular breed. No votes in it you see!!

[bigbadbob]

I think you are right unfortunately Sophie!
There has been a little bit of confusion over the St. Bernard.
A lady had offered it a home but also a family had as well and because the dog loves being with children , this is where he is going to go to.
The original owners who are in constant touch with their friend who has been caring for him are in full agreement of this and are over the moon with the offer.
This family are moving out here November but until then the St. Bernard who is called Chester, is going to be continued to be looked after by the family friend. -
Chester - and his new family - we wish you a long, happy and healthy life !

BBB's other half - Lets' hope it is going to be - And they all lived happily ever after !

[Ragged Robin]

I have been suggesting in various places for a long time that there should be a moratorium on the import and breeding until the stray population has been reduced. Maybe expats cant do anything to persuade the Government , but we could set an example by advising people who move here of the stray problem and not to buy and bring dogs here and residents not to buy animals when there are strays needing homes, particularly not large and aggressive breeds which could mate with the strays and breeds unsuitable for the climate. BRS and KAR could lead by including it in their websites and literature, and not favouring pedigrees over rescue dogs at shows. The strays are not just mongrels now or even Cyprus terriers and hunting dogs , there are some beautiful breeds among them.

Where long term family pets cannot be re homed in UK, they would be admitted subject to a UK Vets Certificate that they are bona fide pets, and are neutered.

Anyway I am glad the St. Bernard has found a good home - it sometimes worries me when I see a small child with a large dog and am assured the dog is gentle: any dog can snap if it is frightened or startled and the bigger breeds cause more damage. However ST. Bs really are the "gentle giants" of the dog world and noted for being good with children and I hope this lucky dog and its young family will enjoy many happy years growing up together

[sophie]

I love a Happy Ending. Chester........what a great name!! Good Luck to him and his new owners.