Description: The Bernese Mountain Dog breed is 23 to 28 inches tall depending on sex, with the female being the smallest. It is an agile dog despite being a large and robust breed. It is a little longer than your height. The head is flat on top. The muzzle is well built and straight. The teeth meet in a good scissor bite. The eyes are brown with rusty fur over each eye. The ears are medium in size, set high and rounded at the tips of the ears, they are triangular in shape. The straight legs are strong and they will have all four legs like a fawn. Their feet are round with arched toes. Their coat is quite long, slightly wavy or smooth and must be thick. This is a weather resistant coat. The coat is tricolor with good symmetrical markings of black, rust, and white. They will have a white glow on the chest and white on the head, tip of the tail, and toes. The rust is on his face reaching the corners of his mouth and under his tail.
History: This dog comes from Switzerland, in the Swiss mountains. A work of art dating from the 18th century shows this dog. They are working dogs and were used to pull carts to market. In addition, they were used to drive cattle, be a farmer’s companion, and a guard dog. The gifts of this breed are also: tracking, herding, search and rescue and competitive obedience.
Temperament – This is a dog that loves children. With good smart brains, they are easy to train. Here you have a confident friend and a dog of great character. It is slow to mature, it stays like a puppy longer than other breeds. Socialize this breed as well as possible, then this dog will be better off with anything new in the future. A firm but gentle workout will work best. Natural leadership is essential, as a dog is a dog, that way your dog will be much happier. Due to its slow maturation, some owners have not worked with this breed to give clear rules and leadership, this can cause many problems later, so it is best to be the Alpha at all times.
Health Issues: Sadly, this dog suffers from cancer and its life expectancy has been shortened from 10 to 12 years to 6 to 8 years. This is being investigated, but for now, it is a fact for the buyer to consider. This breed can suffer from swelling, eyelid problems, hip and elbow dysplasia, and weight gain. You need to control portion sizes.
Grooming: Due to its long coat, daily grooming is required, taking special care when the dog moves. This is a big outpouring. Bathing is fine, but only when necessary.
Living conditions: This dog is not recommended for an apartment. They need a large garden and due to the abundant and thick layer they prefer to live in colder climates. This is a large dog that needs long regular daily walks.
