Bernese Mountain Dog
Calm, loyal and wonderful with children, the Bernese is a big dog with a short life; choosing tested parents is the best thing you can do for it.
- Calm
- Loyal
- Gentle
- Reserved with strangers
Facts
- Size
- Giant
- Adult weight
- 36-50 kg
- Adult height
- 58-70 cm
- Life expectancy
- 7-10
- Country of origin
- Switzerland
- Registry group
- FCI Group 2
- Energy level
- Grooming
- Shedding
- Hypoallergenic
Grooming · Energy level
Brush twice a week. Moderate exercise, no stairs or jumping in the first year. Cool rooms in summer.
Health tests
Parents tested for hips, elbows, eyes and DM; we ask breeders for longevity in the lines. Life expectancy 7 to 10 years.
Good with
Houses with a garden, families with children, cooler climates.
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About the Bernese Mountain Dog
How big does a Bernese get?
Males 45 to 50 kg, females 36 to 45 kg. Plan the car and the sofa accordingly.
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