
Barry (1800 - 1814) was a famous St. Bernard dog that worked as a mountain rescue dog. He lived at the monastery at the Great St Bernard Pass near the Swiss-Italian border and was responsible for saving over 40 lives.
Barry’s body is preserved and on display at the Natural History Museum in Berne, Switzerland. There is also a monument to him located at the entrance to the famous Cimetière des Chiens in Paris.
Located in a northwest suburb of Paris, the pet cemetery caters to a very elite clientele. Filled with grand and ornate sculptures, at the entry is the monument to Barry (1800 – 1814), a famous Saint Bernard mountain rescue dog.
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Posted 15 Jan 09
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