The Bernese Mountain Dog is a large, sturdy dog breed with a thick, silky coat, often black, white, and rust in color. Originally bred to herd cattle and pull carts in the Swiss mountains, they are known for their intelligence, strength, and agility.
Bernese Mountain Dog
Also known as Berner Sennenhund, Bernese Cattle Dog, Bouvier Bernois, Dürrbächler
Origin
- Country
- Switzerland
- Region
- Canton of Bern, Swiss Alps
- Era
- 19th century (older working lineage)
Group
- Working
Lifespan
- 7–10 years
Size
- Height
- Male 64–70 cm · Female 58–66 cm
- Weight
- Male 36–52 kg · Female 32–43 kg
Coat
- Type
- double
- Length
- medium
- Colours
- black, rust, white
Traits
- gentle, self-confident, alert, good-natured, loyal, calm