A Saint Bernard may be the heaviest dog on the schedule. The AKC calls the breed watchful and patient.
140 pounds and up: First Class
AKC weights of 120 to 180 pounds put a Saint Bernard in First Class, 6x8 ft, about 48 square feet inside plus 72 outside, at $72 a night on the 2026 rates. A heavy dog lies down hard, and the Kuranda bed and blanket are there to make that comfortable.
Coat and baths
The AKC characteristics show a smooth or rough, double coat that sheds seasonally. For a dog over 100 pounds the bath chart effective January 1, 2024 shows $65 for a short coat and $85 for a double coat. Please ask to confirm which column fits your Saint's coat.
Genial, patient and fond of children
The AKC says Saints are famously watchful, patient and careful with children, and its list marks them playful and charming. They are not high-speed dogs. A leisurely walk, a spot on the grass field and a nap fit the breed. The AKC lists a barking level of infrequent.
Heat, cold and the run
Mountain rescue dogs are built for snow, not a valley summer with about 100 days at 90 degrees or more. Keep a Saint indoors in the air-conditioned side during the heat of the day. Early morning and evening walks are the best time outside.
Pace the stay to the dog
The AKC describes the breed as genial and fond of children. A Saint's day is mostly a few slow walks, a roll on the grass and a long nap on a Kuranda bed. Food is where owners can help: bring your Saint's food in the original bag with the amount in cups, or use the house food at no charge.
Rates for a big dog
First Class is $72 a night for one dog. A 10 night stay is 10 x $72 = $720 on the 2026 rates, and from 14 nights the rate is $65. A second Saint from your home is $61 a night. Medications are given at no extra charge, which matters for big dogs on joint supplements or other daily medicine.