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Bernese Mountain Dog

4.2 (6 reviews)Switzerland#25
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Key Takeaways

  • Large breed belonging to the Working Dogs group, known for typical breed characteristics.
  • High-energy breed best suited for active owners who can provide plenty of daily exercise and mental stimulation.
  • Easy to train and a good choice for first-time owners; responds well to positive reinforcement.
  • Heavy shedder that requires frequent grooming and regular coat maintenance.

Quick Facts

Group

Working Dogs

Size

Large

Life Span

7-11 years

Popularity

#25

Puppy Price

$800-$1000

Energy Level

High

Shedding Level

Frequent

Trainability

Easy to Train

Common Names & Aliases

BernerBernese Cattle DogBerner Sennenhund
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⚖️Bernese Mountain Dog Pros & Cons

Advantages

  • Training Difficulty:Highly trainable, great for first-time owners

  • Child Compatibility:Excellent with children, patient and gentle

Disadvantages

  • Allergy Friendliness:Not hypoallergenic, may trigger allergies

  • Shedding Level:Heavy shedding requires frequent grooming

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Price and Availability

Price Range

$800-$1000

If you choose to purchase the Bernese Mountain Dog, you should know that the mentioned amount of money is an average of the collected data from breeders' sites and puppy finder places. If you have a Bernese Mountain Dog for sale, please advertise it on a reliable website to make sure the Bernese Mountain Dog gets to a happy place.

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Availability

5/5

Availability

Very frequent: The Bernese Mountain Dog is quite easy to get. There is a risk of overbreeding, as it is an extremely popular breed.

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History

The Bernese Mountain Dog is one of the four mountain dog breeds, who can trace its origins back to Switzerland, more precisely to Bern. It is thought that the ancient breed, the Molosser while spreading out in the entire world, it also got to the Swiss Alps and developed a variety of Mastiff-type of

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Recognition

Classifications

AKC Classification
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification
Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section.

This breed is recognized by the following organizations:

American Kennel Club
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Australian National Kennel Council
Canadian Canine Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Continental Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Kennel Club of Great Britain
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
North American Purebred Registry
United Kennel Club
American Canine Association
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Bernese Mountain Dog is not hypoallergenic, so it may trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.

The Bernese Mountain Dog needs moderate grooming with regular brushing and occasional professional care.

The Bernese Mountain Dog sheds heavily year-round and requires frequent grooming to manage loose hair.

highly energetic and requires several hours of exercise and mental stimulation daily, making the Bernese Mountain Dog perfect for active families.

highly trainable and eager to please, making the Bernese Mountain Dog ideal for first-time dog owners who want a responsive companion.

The Bernese Mountain Dog is excellent with children, patient and gentle, making it a perfect family companion.

The Bernese Mountain Dog is generally good with other dogs when properly socialized.

The Bernese Mountain Dog needs moderate daily exercise such as regular walks and playtime.

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Bernese Mountain Dog Comments, Reviews and Questions

Luka Videos

2023-03-08

Judging but adorable

HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!

2022-02-19

Horrible! The information is so untrue!!!!!!

BERNESE LOVER

2022-01-11

I am very sad about the fact that this page says that BMDs affection level is average. They are one of the most affectionate dog breeds there is, and I believe that they deserve either 3 and a half stars or 4 stars. Thank you!

Doggy lover

2021-01-30

I just love bernese mounties they are so cute and amazing dogs as this page has proven!

very good

2021-01-13

good dog

Olga

2020-04-25

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