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Bernese Mountain Dog


Bernese Mountain Dog
bernese mountain dog


     
group: working height: 22-27.5" / 55.9-69.9 cm height of a bernese mountain dog
types: weight: 87-90 lbs / 39.5-40.8 kg
colors: jet black, rust/brown red and white, with white markings on head and chest
physical traits: large, massively built
hair type: moderate length, thick, glossy, abundant, smooth, soft, silky, straight or slightly wavy, bright sheen
personality/
temperament:
friendly, affectionate, cheerful, eager, willing, faithful, placid, devoted, obedient, self confident, good natured, maybe aloof to strangers, good memory, energetic. some can be temperamental, unreliable, aggressive
maintenance/
special needs:

brush regularly, moderate exercise, easy to train, large amount of food, protect from heat, seasonal heavy shedder, inbreeding makes for aggressive temperament and health disorders, some drool
nickname: Berner Sennenhund, Bernese Cattle Dog, Bernese Alpine Herdsmen's Dog, 'bear cub'
origination: Switzerland, possibly from the Tibetan Mastiff
bred for: pull cheese and milk carts and drive cows, herd livestock, drafting
identifying traits: similar to Greater Swiss Mountain dog but longer hair
ideal for: country/outdoor life, family, companionship, cooler climate, watchdog, other pets
good with kids? yes, but supervise because of size
life expectancy: 10-12 yrs, reduced to 8-9 years in recent years due to high incidence of cancer
of interest:  
health concerns : nervous: degenerative changes in cerebellum, hypomyelination, dysmyelination
kennel clubs: akc, ukc, saku, uk-(working dog group), fci-(Swiss mountain dog group), ukc-(guarding dog group), aukc, nzkc-(utility dog group), ckc
rescues:    
     
bernese mountain dog
 
 
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