Musée et Chiens du Saint-Bernard

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Martigny, Switzerland - January 1, 2015: Saint Bernard museum at Martigny, Switzerland. Winter; Shutterstock ID 586967258;

A tribute to the lovably dopey St Bernard, this museum next to Martigny's Roman amphitheater includes real-life fluff bundles in the kennels. You can join the dogs for walks at various locations year-round; check the website for details and reserve in advance. Upstairs an exhibition traces the role of St Bernards in hospice life, on canvas and in film. There are puppy- and dog-feeding sessions and hourly times for petting and taking photographs.

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