Bernese Mountain overview-Owner Should Know

Bernese Mountain Overview

Bernese Mountain

Bernese Mountain Dog Information

NameBernese Mountain Dog
Other NameBernese Cattle Dog, Berne, Berner Sennenhund
OriginSwitzerland
Build TypeLarge
Life Cycle7-9 years
GroupWorking
CharacterIntelligent, Loyal, Passionate, Alert, Protective, Affectionate
HeightMale: 25-28 inches
Female: 25-27 inches
WeightMale:70-130 pounds
Female: 70-120 pound
ColorBlack-Rust-White Tri-colored
Average price800 US$

Qualities

Good with Kids★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
Child Friendly★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
Cat Friendly★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
Dog Friendly★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
Trainability★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
Shedding★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Watchdog★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Intelligence★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
Grooming★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Popularity★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Adaptability★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
HypoallergenicNo

Large and hard, the Bernese Mountain Dog is the name of a strong, sturdy and powerful dog developed as working dog. Trainability and handling is relatively tough with average intelligence, indicators in disposition. The dog is lovely and charming in general expression with extreme loyalty and dedication. Possessive rather protective towards its family this breed is classified as best watchdog. Besides its caring and affectionate dealing with children, its large size is always a threat for young kids. Reserved, sometimes violent towards strangers, dominating over other dogs at home but affordable with dogs and cats that are grown together, this breed is eager to be adapted.

The prime distinction of Bernese Mountain Dog among the Sennunhund breeds is its relatively long and silky coat. Stamina and strength along with agility proved them as effective draft dogs. This mountain region breed holds much suited strength and flexibility to work flawlessly over almost all terrain types. This hard dog thrives in cold weathers. Slightly longer than the tall, broad and flat head walks in natural working gait with great drive and reach. Thick, dense but medium in length, its coat is available in combination of rust and white patched with black colors. The breed is well known in conformation, agility, carting, herding and therapist dog.

Famous as Berner Sennunhund, the Bernese Mountain dog is one of the four Sennunhund breed from mountains of Switzerland. A portrait of Bernese-like dog is the part of history of 18th century’s rural life which was possibly painted by local artists. The dog had accompanied the herders and dairymen as the farm dog. Some had been used as draft dogs, pulling carts etc. This breed is named after a region ‘Bern’ of Switzerland. The development of this breed was officially commenced in 1907 and was finally distinguished by American Kennel Club during 1937 as general working dog group.

Temperament

Bernese Mountain Dogs are calm, gentle and well mannered dog, affectionate to children and other familiar pets. Eager to be tasked for carting, pulling jobs, these dogs also enjoy family life playfully and joyously. They have an excellent record of carting contest, one of the famous parades is Conway, New Hampshire holiday parade, Bernese has embraced many titles including Advance Novice Draft Dog and Master Draft Dog. Many Bernese Local clubs offer training for such competitions.

The intelligent trait has introduced some dominant characteristics but are rarely practiced, further self confidence makes them a little stubborn and demanding in housetrain. Socialization in terms of working dog would make it mild and calm tempered much suited to work in markets, this training further develops good manners while interaction with strange peoples. 

At markets or on work, they are either aloof or friendly to strangers but are curious rather investigating while at watchdog duty. Usually they are very quiet, but would bark only to warn about any threat to an adequate level. They would go along well with pet animals which are grown together otherwise tend to aggressive especially dogs and cats.

Dominance over dog is necessary, handler or trainer should possess patience and commitment. Reward based training has proved fruitful. As a working dog, they need healthy food, thus require healthy exercises, keep walking with and introduce activities to warm up their blood for stimulation of mental and physical organs. Additionally introduction of all possible pets during puppyhood would bring harmony and peace in house environment.

Owner Should Know

  1. As a draft dog, this energy pack needs a moderate but regular exercise, accompany them in walks or plan activities to suit its capacities.
  2. Their dense, course and medium coat sheds heavily, brushing twice a week would bring good grooming.
  3. The Bernese dogs are prone to hip and elbow dysplasia, bloat cancer and mast cell tumors. Keep visiting veterinary experts during puppyhood to avoid any suspected disease.
  4. They tend to eat more, overfed would result in clumsy and overweight dog.
  5. Always govern food intake and force balance diet.
  6. Apartment life is not suggested for them, the domain of their activities lies outdoors.
  7. They do well in cold weathers but hot summer is difficult for them.
  8. Seek for reputed and trustworthy breeder or supplier to get healthy puppies.
  9. Ensure puppies are clinically checked and are disease free.

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