Mountains where St. Bernards were originally bred

ALPS

These towering European peaks span eight countries and are famously home to a monastery where monks trained rescue dogs centuries ago.

This clue refers to the famous mountain range in Europe where St. Bernard dogs were first bred by monks for rescue work. The Alps stretch across several countries, including Switzerland and Italy, and are strongly associated with the breed’s history. There’s no wordplay here—it’s a straightforward geographic reference tied to the dog’s origins.