St Bernard dog Wikipedia

The dogs were called “Saint Dogs”, “Noble Steeds”, or “Barry Dogs” before that time. Neil, the martini-slurping St. Bernard of George and Marion Kerby in the 1950s TV series Topper. This was a follow-up to the films Topper, Topper Takes a Trip, and Topper Returns. A frequent joke in old MGM and Warner Brothers shorts is to depict the dogs as compulsive alcoholics who engage in frequent nips from their own casks. An annual celebration of the breed takes place on the Little Saint Bernard Pass and at the town of Rosières-Montvalzan on the French side. St. Bernard enthusiasts and breeders gather for a dog show and parades.