Bernese Mountain Dog Breed

A mighty, merry, tricolor, Swiss farming dog

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Bernese Mountain Dog Breed Description

Life Expectancy
8-10 years
Learning Rate
Very high
Litter Size
5 to 10
Size
Extra Large
Weight
Dogs: 85-110 pounds
Bitches: 80-105 pounds
Height
Dogs: 24-28 inches
Bitches: 23-27 inches
Country of Origin
Switzerland
Groups
AKC Working Dogs
FCI Group II.: Pinscher and Schnauzer- Molossoid Breeds - Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
TKC Working
Other Names
Berner Sennenhund, Bernese Cattle Dog, Bernie
Bernese Mountain Dog

The Bernese Mountain Dog is a striking, sturdy, large dog. Solidly and powerfully built, this is breed like is also gentle. They are always tricolour. They have a wide face, with large floppy ears.

Bernese Mountain Dog dog

They are intelligent, strong and agile enough to do the draft and droving work for which he was used in the mountainous regions of his origin.

Dogs appear masculine, while bitches are distinctly feminine.

Temperament

Bernese Mountain Dog dog

The BMD is very social and extremely loyal to its family. The Bernese Mountain Dog is eager to please and and loves to play, cuddle and be involved in family activities. This dog breed is a sweet character in nature, outgoing, affectionate who loves children.

Bernese Mountain Dog dog

Berners are one-owner dogs and may find it difficult to adjust to a new owner if introduced after 18 months of age. They are generally good with other pets and dogs. These dogs may be slow to mature and remain puppy like for a while. They are very intelligent, easy to train and are natural watchdogs, but not aggressive.

Colors

Bernese Mountain Dog colors

The beautiful weather-resistant tri-color double coat is jet black with symmetrical markings of rust and white. The dog should have a white blaze on the chest, white on the head and toes, and rust markings over each eye, on the cheeks, sides of the chest, under the tail and on each leg.

Coat

Bernese Mountain Dog coat

The coat is moderately long and either straight or slightly wavy. Seasonal, heavy shedder and requires daily brushing.

Health Issuess

Health Issues

This being a big, strong breed hip and elbow dysplasia can be fairly common. A blood disorder called Von Willebrand’s disease is a moderate issue, please be on the look out for any blood in the urine, gums, or any nosebleeds. They have also a greater than average chance of suffering from a twisted stomach. To help prevent the chance of hip or elbow dysplasia developing make sure your dog is on a healthy, well proportioned diet, and avoid excessive running and jumping while still a puppy as this can be hard on the developing joints. To minimize the risk of your Bernese developing any of these hereditary health issues, you should buy a Bernese dog from a reputable Bernese Mountain Dog breeder.

Living Environment

It is not an understatement to say that the Bernese Mountain Dog is not particularly suitable for apartments. They are a large breed and it requires a large spacious yard. They are thick coated and better suited to be in a cooler climate. They need plenty of exercise, this breed is too big and strong to allow to become bored. But they also enjoy lounging with their owner.

Living environment

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