Bernese Mountain Dog

The Bernese Mountain Dog, called in Swiss German the Berner Sennenhund, is a large breed of dog, one of the four breeds of Sennenhund-type dogs from the Swiss Alps. Like the other Sennenhunds, the Bernese Mountain Dog is a large, heavy dog with a distinctive tricolored coat, black with white chest and or rust colored markings above eyes, sides of mouth, front of legs, and a small amount around the white chest. An ideal of a perfectly-marked individual gives the impression of a white horse shoe shape around the nose and a white “Swiss cross” on the chest, when viewed from the front.

The Bernese Mountain Dog, like all dogs, is descended from the wolf. The breed was used as an all purpose farm dog, for guarding property and for driving cattle into the ground. The breed standard for the Bernese Mountain Dog states that dogs should not be "aggressive, anxious or distinctly shy," but rather should be "good natured," "self-assured," "placid towards strangers," and "docile."

Bernese Mountain Dog Traits

Bernese Mountain Dog Breed Traits

The Bernese Mountain Dog originated in Switzerland in 100s. The Bernese Mountain Dog is also known as Berner Sennenhund.

Bernese Mountain Dog is from Switzerland they have thick long fur to keep them warm in the colder climates. Bernese Mountain Dog are black white and russet. Bernese Mountain Dog have a strong well muscled chest that is common in large dog breeds.

The Bernese Mountain Dog has a thick bone structure, with a deep chest broad large head, short square muzzle. The Bernese Mountain dog s tri-colored with white and russet markings. The Bernese Mountain dog has a thick black and tan coat that is long and wavy providing protection from the intense cold, common in the Swiss mountains. The Bernese Mountain Dog is 70-120 lbs and is 23-27 1/2 inches tall. The female Bernese Mountain Dogs are slightly smaller than their male counterparts.

Bernese Mountain Dog are social and friendly dogs. They tend to get along well with other pets. Bernese Mountain Dog are good with children. Bernese Mountain Dog are non-aggressive, hardworking, intelligent but still sensitive. Bernese Mountain Dogs are easy going calm family companions. They are known to be sensitive and loyal. Bernese Mountain Dog have a low endurance level and require moderate exercise.

Bernese Mountain Dogs are reserved with strangers, but get along well with other dogs and pets. Bernese Mountain Dog are watch dogs, but not guard dogs. Bernese Mountain Dog shy away from strangers and they prefer familiarity.

Bernese Mountain Dogs enjoy the cold weather but do not do well in the heat. They require brushing once or twice a week more when they are shedding.

The life span of a Bernese Mountain Dog is typically 6-9 years.

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