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Bernese Mountain Dog

Bernese Mountain Dog

The Bernese Mountain Dog hails from Switzerland where they are highly prized not only as companions and family pets but as working dogs too. In their native land they are classed as Sennenhunds and are known to be true gentle giants being especially good around children of all ages. Always eager to please the BMD is known to be loyal and affectionate characters by nature and boast being among the most intelligent dogs on the planet which means they are easy to train. The Bernese is an extremely handsome dog with their lovely tricolour coats which is one of their defining physical traits.
Lifespan
8-11 years
Breed group
Working
Weight
Male: 38-50kg
Female: 34-47kg
Height
Male: 64-70cm
Female: 58-66cm
Pedigree
Yes
Other names
BMD, Berner Sennenhund, Bernese cattle dog, "Berner"
Breed Size
Large
Breed Type
Working
Health tests available
hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia
Characteristics
Exercise needs
Medium
Easy to train
High
Shedding
Heavy
Grooming
needs
High
Good with
Children
Suited to all ages of children
Health of breed
High
Cost to keep
High
Intelligence
Medium
Tolerates being alone
Low anxiety

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