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St. Bernard Vs. Black Bear: Who Wins?
If you’re guessing black bear, guess again.
From the Anchorage Daily News:
A black bear wandering through a Galena yard Friday afternoon decided to square off with a pet dog. This time, the fight wasn't even close, according to Galena police.
"It was a St. Bernard and he tore the bear up," police chief John Millan said. "Wasn't a scratch on the dog either."
WOWS! Maybe all people in bear country should get one of those.
Posted by: Nicholas | June 18, 2008 at 02:21 PM
Now that's mans best friend. AMAZING!!!
Posted by: NDMan | June 18, 2008 at 05:38 PM
I've always considered my dog as my first line of defense...until I can reach or unlock a firearm.
Posted by: William | June 19, 2008 at 12:21 AM
An amazing dog, I think Nicholas has an idea there.
Posted by: JMH | June 19, 2008 at 03:18 PM
Go Cujo go !!!How about St. Bernard vs Bigfoot??
Posted by: Walt Smith | June 19, 2008 at 06:09 PM
i know many people who use dogs as protection from bears, they will alert you to their presense and i have even seen some chase the bears up trees
Posted by: Ryan | June 19, 2008 at 07:35 PM
wouldn't have guessed it. But some black bears are not that much bigger than a St. Bernard. A grizzly bear would have torn the dog apart.
Posted by: Connor | June 20, 2008 at 12:29 PM
A (Great Pyrenees)is about the same size as a (St Bernard) and is breed to guard flocks of sheep against wolfs and bears and I've heard that a bear does'nt stand a chance. I've also seen my Pyr destory a Pit Bull that came into the yard where my grand kids were playing. Did'nt kill it but tore it up real good. note: owners of the pit bull had been warned too keep thier dog under controll because of previous problems it had caused with other dog owners.
Bottom Line: my Pyr goes with me when I'm in bear country.
Posted by: E P | June 24, 2008 at 11:51 AM