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Bernese Mountain Dog Information
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The ancestors of the Bernese Mountain Dog were brought into Switzerland over two thousand years ago by invading romans. They had been nearly forgotten until shortly before World War I.
By the end of the 19th century many foreign dogs were being imported to Switzerland and there was a danger that the native breeds would be lost. Professor Albert Heim and Franz Schertenleib led the effort to preserve the native Swiss breeds by finding remaining dogs and stabilizing them as a distinct breed.
The Bernese Mountain Dog was named after the Berne Canton of Switzerland where the breed is widely known. They have been used for driving livestock, draft work and as a farm guardian.
Due to their gentle temperament, they make a wonderful family companion. Today they are used for tracking, herding, guarding, search & rescue, carting as well as competitive obedeince.
The Bernese Mountain Dog has long been at home on the farms in the midland of Switzerland. One of the four varieties of Swiss Mountain Dogs, the Bernese, is known in his native land as the Berner Sennenhound. The Bernese shares similar distinctive coloring with the other types of Swiss Mountain Dogs, but it is the only one to have the long silky coat. The other Swiss Mountain Dogs are the Appenzeller Sennenhound, Entlebucher Sennenhound, and the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog.
The Bernese Mountain dog may be a very large dog, however they do wonderfully with children of all ages. They are always gentle and cheerful, and very intelligent. They're natural watchdogs however never overly aggressive. These dogs tend to be one owner dogs- they do not do well if re homed after they're adults since they grow so attached to their family.
They're pretty friendly with strangers and do well with other pets. They tend to be fairly slow to mature so be prepared for a long-term puppy stage. Due to the temperament of the Bernese Mountain Dog, they shouldn't be kept outdoors away from their family or they will become very unhappy.
Bernese Mountain Dogs are large, males standing at 25 to 27 inches tall, females 23 to 26 inches tall. They should weigh between 75 - 105 pounds in proper condition. Their coat is jet black with rich rust and white markings. They have a thick long coat that has a bright natural shine. Brushing a few times a week is needed to cut down on shedding.
Health concerns with the Bernese Mountain Dog include cancer, elbow and Hip Dysplasia, arthritis, panosteitic (growing pains), Progressive Retinal Atrophy, von willebrand's disease and Bloat.
Other names for the Bernese Mountain Dog include Berner Sennenhund, Bernese Cattle Dog, and Bouvier Bernois.
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