Bernese Mountain Dog Breed Information & Characteristics

The Bernese Mountain Dog is a breed that has an average to high tendency to gain weight if their weight is not closely monitored. It is important to maintain a balance between exercise and food intake to keep them at a healthy weight. This can be achieved by scheduling at least one daily walk and engaging in regular playtime with them.

Unfortunately, the Bernese Mountain Dog is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Affectionate
Intelligent
Faithful
Loyal

Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are heavy shedders, they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Bernese Mountain Dog. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

The Bernese Mountain Dog dog is one of the best choice if you want a good watchdog. This breed will keep watch over you and your family at all times. This breed takes this task seriously and will typically perform its guarding duty with little to no training. This dog will require obedience training, or you can consider guard dog training to sharpen its skills.

Switzerland

Molosser, Mastiff-type

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Ancient Times

Working (AKC:1937)
Guardian Dogs (UKC)

Brown

Black

Black
Brown
White

The coat of a Bernese Mountain Dog falls in the medium length category.

Wavy

A Bernese Mountain Dog can have a litter of 7-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Bernese Mountain Dog dogs generally adapt well to changes in lifestyle and different living environments, but it is considered as an average level of adaptability compared to other breeds.

The Bernese Mountain Dog is a very healthy breed, with little need for frequent vet visits. However, it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Bloat
Histicytosis
Dental Disease
Meningitis
Obesity

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Cerebellar Abiotrophy
Kidney Problems
Color Dilution Alopecia

Eye
Hip
Elbow
Blood And Urine Protein Screens
Up:Uc Ratio For Kidney Function
CT Scan
Dental Examination
Allergy Tests

Bernese Mountain Dogs are known for their high energy levels, so if you're looking for a more low-key dog, this breed may not be the best choice.

Bernese Mountain Dogs have average social needs compared to other breeds. They are known to be less active and independent than other breeds, and they are content with spending time alone and with their human family.

The Bernese Mountain Dog dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

Bernese Mountain Dogs dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

The Bernese Mountain Dog is a breed that is known for drooling quite a lot. Drooling is the unintentional flow of saliva outside of the mouth and can be a normal characteristic of certain breeds. Bernese Mountain Dog is one of them. If you dislike the presence of drool and the potential for saliva spots on your clothes, it may be best to consider a different dog breed. Drooling is a normal part of their physiology but it's important to consider if it's something you can handle.

Bernese Mountain Dogs tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

These dogs are known for being extremely protective and make excellent guard dogs. They possess a strong instinct to defend their territory and owners and have a high level of vigilance and alertness.

Walking, Petting, Sniffing, Exploring, Playing, Fetching, Smelling, Greeting, Jumping, Running, Cuddling, Rolling around, Sunbathing, Sniffing grass, Rolling, Walk, Bark, Play, Run, Pet, Lick, Chase, Fetch, Kiss, Shake, Eating Snacks, Nap, Soccer, Road trip, Tug-of-war

Bernese Mountain Dogs are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bernese Mountain Dog, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Bernese Mountain Dogs usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Bernese Mountain Dog is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Bernese Mountain Dog should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 90-120 pound (41 - 54 kg) Bernese Mountain Dog feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Bernese Mountain Dog is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Bernese Mountain Dog is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Bernese Mountain Dog breed is considered very intelligent and easy to train.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

It's not recommended to keep the Bernese Mountain Dog in an apartment, but this breed make good apartment dogs as long as they get to spend a good amount of time outside of the apartment. Bernese Mountain Dogs living in apartments will need plenty of physical exercise and stimulation throughout the day to remain happy and well-behaved.

Bernese Mountain Dogs are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Bernese Mountain Dogs are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Bernese Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Bernese Mountain Dogs are average friendly around strangers. They can be wary around strangers and a little standoffish. Early socialisation is key.

Bernese Mountain Dogs have an average level of playfulness. The Bernese Mountain Dogs, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.