Bernese Mountain Dog Dog Breed Information, Pictures, Temperament and Care

The Bernese Mountain Dog is part of the Working group. The Bernese Mountain Dog is a dog with Above Average problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Bernese Mountain Dog is Above Average. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Herding, The Bernese Mountain Dog lifestyle is Prefer cooler climates; and outdoor living

It is important that when contacting a Bernese Mountain Dog breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.

Please don't purchase your Bernese Mountain Dog from a petstore which commonly are known to support Bernese Mountain Dog puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Bernese Mountain Dog health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Bernese Mountain Dog breed standard.

Country of Origin: Switzerland.

Character: This breed is friendly, vigilant, and very loyal to its family. It is attentive, intelligent, calm, and seldom barks other then for a good reason.

Temperment: Bernese Mountain Dogs are great with children and will protect them. Provided proper socialization has taken place, they get along fine other household pets. They will announce unfamiliar visitors with hearty barking and then carefully watch them. They have been known to be dominant toward others of their own breed.

Coat: Hair is medium-length, slightly curly to straight with a thick undercoat. Color is almost totally black with white and rust markings.

Care: Regular grooming with a comb and brush is required, particularly in areas that are prone to tangles (behind the ears, legs, neck, legs, and hindquarters). Excessive hair around the pads of the feet must be trimmed and also the ears must be kept clean.

Colour: Black/tan w/white markings

Comments: Able to withstand severe weather in the Alps. These dogs are not giants, and increased size is looked down upon by serious breeders. While the Bernese must be strong and sturdy, ability and soundness are equally important prerequisites. The Bernese Mountain Dog is an eager learner and is very responsive to its trainer's voice.

Purposes: Family Pet, Herding,

The Bernese Mountain Dog is part of the Working group. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Herding, The Bernese Mountain Dog lifestyle is Prefer cooler climates; and outdoor living

Bernese Mountain Dog breed information and pictures