The Bernese Mountain Dog
The Bernese Mountain Dog
One of the four breeds of Sennenhund-type dogs from Bern, Switzerland and the Swiss Alps.
One of the four breeds of Sennenhund-type dogs from Bern, Switzerland and the Swiss Alps.
This breed was originally kept as a general farm dog.
This breed was originally kept as a general farm dog.
Males are 25–27.5 in (64–70 cm) tall, while females are 23–26 in (58–66 cm) tall.
Males are 25–27.5 in (64–70 cm) tall, while females are 23–26 in (58–66 cm) tall.
Weight is 80–120 lb (35–55 kg) for males, while it is 75–100 lb (35–45 kg) for females.
Weight is 80–120 lb (35–55 kg) for males, while it is 75–100 lb (35–45 kg) for females.
The breed standard for the Bernese mountain dog states that dogs should not be "aggressive, anxious or distinctly shy
The breed standard for the Bernese mountain dog states that dogs should not be "aggressive, anxious or distinctly shy
Bernese are outdoor dogs at heart, though well-behaved in the house; they need activity and exercise
Bernese are outdoor dogs at heart, though well-behaved in the house; they need activity and exercise
Bernese mountain dogs are a breed that generally does well with children, as they are very affectionate.
Bernese mountain dogs are a breed that generally does well with children, as they are very affectionate.