What type of dog is beethoven?

The breed of dog in the movie "Beethoven" was a Saint Bernard. Saint Bernard dogs are large dog breeds that are powerful but also kind and gentle. While their coats have some variations in coloring, the dog in "Beethoven" was white with brown markings. read more

The story centers on a St. Bernard dog named after the composer Ludwig van Beethoven and owned by the Newton family. Beethoven co-stars Nicholle Tom as Ryce Newton, Christopher Castile as Ted Newton, Sarah Rose Karr as Emily Newton, Stanley Tucci as Vernon, Oliver Platt as Harvey, and Dean Jones as Dr. Herman Varnick. read more

The St. Bernard or St Bernard (/ ˈ b ɜːr n ər d / or / b ər ˈ n ɑːr d /) is a breed of very large working dog from the western Alps. They were originally bred for rescue at the Great St Bernard Pass on the Italian-Swiss border, and Little St Bernard Pass in the Italian-French border, located close to one another. read more

Beethoven is a Saint Bernard. There are long-haired St. Bernards and short-haired St. Bernards. They are most famous for their rescue skills. read more