Thank you Yvonne. Charlie (the dog) is a shelter dog. You are the first to suggest St. Bernard...he certainly is sweet and gentle like one. His paperwork says "American Eskimo Mix"... I don't think so, but his fur is thick and coarse in places. I think he is hound.What a lovely family! And you can sure tell you're related.
The doggy looks like he might have some Saint Bernard in him. His coat looks an awful lot like a Saint's coat.