Where were St. Bernards utilized as "rescue dogs" in mountains?
Correct answer: Switzerland / Italy
HellaciousUndead5433
such beauties!!
Spiral Math
The myth about giving alcohol to victims of the cold or frostbite is dangerous! Alcohol constricts blood capillaries in the extremities, making you colder!
kayearly1
im going to the hospice in 3 days. very excited tk meet the monks and dogs
KILLean17
MeSmartU2, They were created at a time when the old wives tale was believed to be true.
Without re-writing history -(a very dangerous thing)- it stayed in the cartoons.
Besides, who did it hurt? We can't sanitize EVERYTHING for the precious chilluns!
penawareof
These guys are sure built for rescue!
Sassafras 0
Spiral Math, actually it dilated blood vessels so you lose busy heat faster
ChampionNymph37634
Sure, booze wouldn't be the best thing for a half frozen, weary traveler; but I'd sure like a stiff one under those circumstances!
DudeMan
I carry a keg on a necklace in case I need a drink.
meczcan
From what I understand, the small barrels around the St.Bernards neck contained brandy. You see, brandy is the only alcoholic beverage that raises your body temperature.
Mr_Hve_Fun
I remember as a child cartoons would show the St. Bernard dogs carrying these little kegs of liquor. Ok now I know it was legends but the question now is why did they put these in children's cartoons
Tugboat
Very beautiful and loveable dogs. Very smart too, and outstanding service digs they make.
Sunflower
They were also used in France.
Player #120374466
Mr_Hve_Fun, How do we know that it wasn't true that the dogs carried brandy or rum to warm the throats of the rescued?
Player #120374466
DudeMan, There you go!
Chilled Tea
I really want to have it! What a great dog
Jo
Great game! This is such an interesting question for me but really like all the facts after the question
Player #26425218
Spiral Math, It's the opposite, alcohol opens the capillaries so the body loses heat quicker making frostbite more likely.
Max_Powers
Anyone remember Looney Tunes? The St. Bernard would find the guy trapped in the snow, shake up the barrel and poor the alcohol in a martini glass and then drink it himself before rescuing the guy.
Player #15349562
"rarely used...any longer"
Player #25874027
Player briwhi,
Smelly travellers
Player #25874027
wabe,
You’re right .
I mean we have talking mice ,flying mice ,talking bears,and don’t forget dogs and any other animal you care to name. All in children’s cartoon so have to be true
Player #18305153
I said France and Switzerland and it told me I selected Switzerland and Italy
poppy
my parents had a Bernie, named Missy. they used to put me on her back when I was a baby. she was beautiful.
Player #15356356
Didn't they carry brandy around their necks to warm up victims from being too cold.
RISSER11
I never knew....whatever the case, these dogs are awesome!
wabe
maybe it was a myth maybe it wasn't. here's another myth (if you include the barrel) in children's cartoons: ostriches putting their heads in the sand. why would they put THAT in a children's cartoon if it's not true?🤔
ChoctawCharli
FungiHill, I suppose you object to Veteran's Service Dogs as well?!?
Player briwhi
Is it the travellers or the dogs with the strong sense of smell?😊
Player #5572520
never used in Italy. Give me back my life!
Player #2230142
Spiral Math, alcohol is a vasodilator and should instead, dilate the bloodstream.
KrookedKrumm
because the mtn pass went from Switzerland to italy
NaiNais93
If Switzerland is the right answer, why is on to possible answers....
EngorgedKey34772
Not precise enough for location