3. St. Bernard

The average cost is $1,800.
Country of Origin: Swiss/Italian Alps
Weighing up to 260 lb and standing 35 in at the shoulder, the St. Bernard was bred at St. Bernard Pass to rescue travelers trapped in alpine snow.


St. Bernard © Artush/Shutterstock
Named for monk Bernard of Menthon, these gentle giants became movie icons in the Beethoven series, now streaming on Peacock or Hulu.
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