Bernese Mountain Dog

 

Briefly about the breed:

• The Bernese Mountain Dog is a cooperative and soft breed that is well suited as a family dog.
• The breed is large and needs sufficient exercise as an adult.
• Bernese Mountain Dog has a beautiful long coat and thrives on being outdoors a lot.
• This breed is known for being confident, attentive, brave, and friendly to both known and unknown people.

Worth Thinking About:

The Bernese Mountain Dog is a wonderfully cooperative and gentle breed that will melt your heart. This breed is ideal for families who want a loyal and devoted companion. The Bernese Mountain Dog is large and needs sufficient exercise as an adult. It greatly appreciates being able to explore the outdoor environment and enjoy nature. The Bernese Mountain Dog thrives on being part of the family and will enjoy participating in various activities.

Characteristics/Mentality:

The Bernese Mountain Dog is known for its self-confidence, attentiveness and friendliness. It is an excellent family dog and has an even and calm temperament. The Bernese Mountain Dog is brave and alert, and at the same time good-natured and affectionate towards people it knows. It loves to work and is mentally and physically active. The breed has a relatively low hunting instinct, and this makes it suitable for a number of dog sports.

Size/Appearance:

The Bernese Mountain Dog is an impressive long-haired dog with tri-colored fur. It has a muscular body with strong bones. Despite its size and weight, the breed is persistent and mobile. Male dogs have a height of 64-70 cm, and bitches have a height of 58-66 cm. The coat is long and shiny, and it can be straight or wavy, giving the breed a beautiful and majestic appearance.

Fur care:

The Bernese Mountain Dog’s coat requires regular brushing to keep it in good condition. In general, it is recommended to brush the coat once a week. During shedding periods, which occur twice a year, daily brushing is recommended. Bitches also shed in connection with heat and puppy birth. By taking care of the fur, you can help maintain the beautiful shine and health of the Bernese Mountain Dog.

History:

The Bernese Mountain Dog originally had an important role as guard, draft and herding dog on the farms in the regions around Bern and at the foot of the Alps. These dogs were widespread throughout Switzerland and had various tasks such as guarding livestock in the mountains, following the roads for herding, pulling milk carts and small sleds, as well as guarding the farms. Today, the Bernese Mountain Dog is primarily known as a wonderful family dog, while still being able to perform versatile work tasks.

The breed club:

It is generally strongly recommended to contact the Bernese Mountain Dog breed club for more information and guidance on the breed. The breed club are the experts on this beautiful breed and have an overview of renowned breeders. They can provide valuable advice on breed health and help ensure you find a healthy and well-adjusted puppy.We wish you the best of luck in exploring the wonderful world of the Bernese Mountain Dog!