| The Bernese Mountain Dog belongs to the | | | | Their Character |
| working group of dogs. In general, the working | | | | The Bernese is an easygoing, calm family dog. A |
| breeds are known for their intelligence and | | | | Bernese dog is very sensitive and loyal and totally |
| hardiness. The Bernese is a herding and draft dog. | | | | devoted to its family. It is also very good and |
| These dogs love the challenge of learning anything | | | | gentle with children. They can be reserved with |
| new. This dog is a surefire reason for dog | | | | strangers. They do get along with other dogs and |
| obedience training. If you do not train this dog, | | | | pets. They hate to be isolated from family |
| you will have a very hard time to control it when | | | | activities. |
| walking. It's sheer strength will oudo you in no | | | | The Bernese is know to mature slowly. They |
| time. Before you commit to this gentle giant of a | | | | need firm training, but not harsh training because |
| dog, get a list of dog breeds and look through to | | | | they are a very gently, playful, slow to mature |
| make sure this is what you want. | | | | breed. They just do not want to grow up. |
| AKC Ranking: 47 | | | | Upkeep |
| Family: Mountain Dog. Mastiff | | | | Obviously, this is the kind of dog that enjoys the |
| Origin: Switzerland | | | | outdoors, and, the colder it is the better they like |
| Today's function: herding | | | | it. They need daily exercise, but it can be |
| Also known as the Bernese Cattle Dog | | | | moderate exercise. This dog does not do well as |
| A little bit of history: | | | | an outside dog. It needs to be involved with its |
| This is the only mountain dog that has long silky | | | | family. |
| hair. I read in one book that this dog can be | | | | Its coat does need brushing twice a week. |
| traced back to the invasion of the Roman in | | | | Lifespan: 6-9 years. |
| Switzerland. The Roman cross bread their mastiff | | | | Please make a note. These dogs can get heat |
| with the cattle dogs of Switzerland. | | | | stroke very easy and quickly, care must be |
| This dog is strong enough to withstand the cold | | | | taken in the heat. |
| weather and was strong enough to serve as a | | | | They weigh about 90 - 120 pounds and are 25- |
| draft dog. | | | | 28 inches tall. |
| Being close to extinction, these dogs were found | | | | The Bernese Mountain Dog is a little bit longer |
| in the valleys of the lower Alps. Through the | | | | than it is tall. It is a sturdy large dog. Surprisingly it |
| efforts of Dr. Heim these dogs were promoted | | | | has good strength, speed and agility. |
| throughout Switzerland and Europe. The first | | | | It has a soft and gentle expression and a most |
| Bernese came to America in 1926 and they were | | | | beautiful color. This is truly a majestic looking dog. |
| granted recognition in the AKC in 1937. | | | | |