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    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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