St. Bernards are truly Catholic dogs — monks were the ones who bred them! Living high in the treacherous pass between Switzerland and Italy, the Augustinian Canons of the Great St. Bernard Hospice trained these big, fluffy rescuers to search for travelers lost in snow and avalanches. The iconic little barrel they’re known for is likely a myth, but their heroism is real: they rescued over 2,000 people. | Catholic Tradition & Evangelization