The legend of Barry, the most famous San Bernardo in history

Almost all of us have the classic image of a great Saint Bernard , associated with that dog capable of saving people, and on his neck he carries a small barrel full of liquor to deal with the rigors of hypothermia.

Now, have you ever wondered what is the origin of this story ? Or why they call them "San Bernardo dogs" This is a beautiful story that we want to remember for you.Today in Lifestyle we are going to talk to you about someone very special.Your name? Barry.

Barry, the dog that saved 40 people

We are in Switzerland in 1800.It is at this time that a dog very similar to what we would associate today with the San Bernardo breed , although it is not exactly the same.Our protagonist is somewhat smaller and has a different head, smaller and more stylized.This puppy was adopted by the Hospice of San Bernardo, a place dedicated exclusively to helping travelers passing through that inhospitable area.

We are almost 2,473 meters high, between Aosta and Martigny, a steep area that historically It served as a European border and also as a scenario for smuggling.It is said that, over the centuries, this place has passed from Napoleon to Barbarroja, in addition to Stendhal or Vittorio Emanuelle III.A strategic scenario where in addition to the dangerous height , the snows are almost continuous and the temperatures are terribly low.Yes, it was common that in those places there were dozens of abandoned bodies that no one claimed, most of them travelers or smugglers.

The legend of Barry, the most famous San Bernardo in history

Hence this hospice was created, also erected in honor of Saint Bernard of Menthon , an Italian archdeacon belonging to the order of the Cister, who dedicated part of his life to shelter both travelers and thieves in his hospice, to anyone who needs help.And not only that, he also I specialize in rescuing people, along with their monks and numerous dogs trained for searches.They were called "barry dogs." A noble task that survived for several centuries, until in 1800, they raised, they took care and trained, which was the best dog of them all: Barry I.

The legend of Barry, the most famous San Bernardo in history

Monument in Switzerland to the dog Barry

Legend has it that Barry, came out a storm day when an avalanche He had caught a large number of people.The animal, he took them out one by one to all the victims, dragging them for the monks to help them, also warming several children with his body.It is said that he saved 40 people but that the number 41, I kill him.

Just when he started scratching the icy surface of the ice so that the last man could get out, he, when he saw him, got scared and confused him with a wolf. Shooting him .But quiet, this story is just a simple legend without any truth.No one hurt the brave Barry, on the contrary, by saving 40 people he became a figure of relevance for the Hospice of San Bernardo was cared for and spoiled until passed away at age 14 .He had a good life, an existence placid as every good hero deserves.And for that, he has been honored in various monuments throughout Switzerland.

The legend of Barry, the most famous San Bernardo in history

By the way, we also have to deny another detail.Dogs trained by the San Bernardo Hospice , nor were they all »San Bernardos» or ever carried a barrel of liquor around the neck .Doctors never recommended giving alcoholic beverages when someone suffered from hypothermia, the best, most appropriate, was to allow the body of These noble dogs will lie on the victims to make them warm.Wonderful, there is no doubt.

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