Bernese Mountain Dog
Size: Large
Barking: Low
Energy: Medium
Coat: Medium/Long
Shedding: Heavy
Suitability for Children: High
Other Animal Compatibility: Medium
Female:
Ht: 23" - 26"
Wt: 70 lbs - 101 lbs
Male:
Ht: 25" - 28"
Wt: 81 lbs - 119 lbs
Bernese Mountain Dog
Bernese Mountain Dogs are an affectionate, patient breed and are especially good with children, protecting them if necessary. They need to be with people and receive affection. They will bark to announce the arrival of visitors, but will be quick to settle back down.
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Bernese Mountain Dog
This breed can be traced back 2000 years when the Romans invaded Switzerland (then known as Helvetia). They were used as cattle drovers and cart pullers because they could withstand the severe weather in the Alps.