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Bernese Mountain Dog: Origin, Personality, Training (Mountain Dog, Berner)
About Bernese Mountain Dog
Country of Origin, History of Bernese Mountain Dogs
Bernese Mountain Dog's origin is unknown but they are known to be a native Swiss breed from the Bernese Alps. The “Bernese Alpine Herdsman’s dog” or Berner Sennenhund, was used for driving livestock, draft work and as a general farm guardian to warn the family.
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A General Appearance of the Dog
This Breeds are large, heavy, sturdy dogs with a full heavy coat. The Berner is a tri-colored dog with the base of black with markings of rust or tan and white. The head is broad with dark eyes. The tail is long and bushy.
The Berner looks like an intelligent, gentle giant. The deep bark of warning is often accompanied by a wagging tail saying, “do you want to be my friend?”
Coat Color
The Dogs are tri-colored with a base of black with pure white chest, feet and blaze. There will be highlights of rust or tan as well. The rust areas should be symmetrical and include two highlights over the eyes.
Coat Type
Berners have a full, long, heavy coat and bushy tail. The coat is slightly wavy but may also be straight.
Height
Male: 24 to 28 inches
Female: 23 to 27 inches
Weight
Male: 85 to 110 lbs
Female: 80 to 105 lbs
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Bernese Mountain Dog Personality Traits
Temperament of the Bernese Mountain Dog
The Dog is a gentle, happy breed which makes a great family companion. They are gentle and cheerful. Berners love children. Their instincts provide a natural watchdog warning of anything or anyone approaching, but they are not aggressive. They are a “couch potato” but are capable of high energy when motivated. Due to the very loyal nature of the breed, adoption after 18 months can create a difficult adjustment for the dog.
Better suited to an indoor or outdoor lifestyle?
This Dogs love the outdoors but they need time inside with their family. Because of their thick coats, they prefer cool climates.
Are they suited to homes with kids?
Berners love children. Their gentle, cheerful attitude makes them a wonderful family pet. They can be boisterous when young and, because of their size, can knock youngsters down, but they would never hurt a family member or friend.
Bernese Mountain Dog Activity Level
How Active is the Breed?
Bernese Mountain Dogs are an active breed. They need daily exercise, long walks, runs in an open area. They do best with a large fenced yard. Berners are slow to mature and can remain boisterous and puppy-like for quite awhile. Inside, unless excited, Berners are calm, couch potatoes. If they do not see a need to expend energy, they will often be happy just laying down.
As adults, they do fine in an apartment setting as long as they get a long walk each day and a run in a dog park several times a week.
How Much Exercise Does the Dog Need at every stage of its Life?
Berners are large active dogs, and need regular exercise like long daily walks and extended play time in an area where they can run free.
Grooming
The Berner’s long thick coat needs daily to weekly brushing. Additional brushing can be required when shedding. Berners are a seasonal heavy shedder.
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Health and Care
Genetic Problems
In general this dog is a hardy breed. They can be prone to cancer and hip and elbow dysplasia.
Litter Size: 1 to 14, with an average of 8
Life Span: 6 to 8 years
National Breed Clubs
National Breed Clubs
British – Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Great
Britain – www.bernese.co.uk
US – Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America,
Inc. - www.bmdca.org
Other Recognition: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, NKC, NZKC, CCR, ANKC, APRI, ACR
Rescue Link: www.bmdca.org/pages/Rescue.php
Group: Working Group
AKC Popularity Ranking: 22
Also Known As: Berner, Mountain Dog, Berner Sennenhund
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