Dog Breeds - Bernese Mountain Dog
Published in Cats & Dogs News
The Bernese Mountain Dog is a versatile breed of farm dog originating in the canton of Berne in Switzerland. A tri-colored dog of large size, the "Berner" stands 23 to 27.5 inches at the withers and weighs in between 80 to 130 pounds.
Affectionate, loyal, faithful, stable and intelligent, Berners make wonderful family pets as they get along well with other pets. They are very trainable provided the owner is patient and consistent. Berners are outdoor dogs at heart.
Though well-behaved in the house, they need activity and exercise, but don't have a great deal of endurance. They enjoy hiking and generally stick close to their people. Although slow to mature, the Bernese do not live particularly long. As the Swiss put it, "three years a young dog, three years a good dog, and three years an old dog." Still, for those who love them, it's a time they wouldn't trade for twice that with another breed.
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