Bernese Mountain Dog Breed Information


Bernese Mountain Dogs 2008 Wall Calendar

The big, beautiful Bernese Mountain Dog hails from Switzerland. Bred for heavy farm work in harsh alpine conditions, these sweet, smart and gentle dogs make wonderful family companions. Steady and friendly, they love children. Fans of this happy breed are sure to enjoy this delightful 2006 Bernese Mountain Dogs wall calendar.

Affenpincher
Afghan Hound
Airedale Terrier
Akita
Alaskan Malamute
American Eskimo Dog
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Water Spaniel
Anatolian Shepherd
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Shepherd
Australian Terrier
Basenji
Basset Griffon
Basset Hound
Beagle
Bearded Collie
Beauceron
Bedlington Terrier
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Shepherd
Belgian Tervuren
Bernese Mountain Dog
Bichon Frise
Blood Hound
Border Collie  
Border Terrier
Borzoi
Boston Terrier
Bouvier des flandres
Boxer
Boykin Spaniel
Briard
Brittany Spaniel
Brussels Griffon
Bullmastiff
Cairn Terrier
Canaan Dog
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested
Chow Chow
Clumber Spaniel
Cockapoo
Cocker Spaniel
Collie
Coonhound
Curly Coated Retriever
Dachshund
Dalmatian
Dandie Dinmont
Doberman Pinscher
Elk Hound
English Bull Terrier
English Bulldog
English Setter
English Springer Spaniel
Field Spaniel
Finnish Spitz
Flat Coated Retriever
Fox Hound
Fox Terrier Smooth
Fox Terrier Wire
French Bulldog
German Shepherd
German Short Haired Pointer
German Wire Haired Pointer
Golden Retriever
Gordon Setter
Great Dane
Other Names  Berner Sennerhund, Bernese Cattle Dog Great Pyrenees
Greyhound
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Harrier
Ibizan Hound
Irish Setter
Irish Terrier
Irish Water Spaniel
Irish Wolfhound
Italian Greyhound
Italian Spinone
Jack Russell Terrier
Japanese Chin
Keeshond
Kelpie
Kerry Blue Terrier
Komondor
Kuvasz
Labrador Retriever 
Lakeland Terrier
Lhasa Apso
Maltese
Mastiff
Miniature Pinscher
Newfoundland
Norfolk Terrier
Norwich Terrier
Old English Sheepdog
Otterhound
Papillon
Pekingese
Pharaoh Hound
Pit Bull Terrier
Pointer
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Pomeranian
Poodle
Portuguese Water Dog
Pug
Puli
Rat Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Rottweiler
Saint Bernard
Saluki
Samoyed
Schipperke
Schnauzer
Scottish Deerhound
Scottish Terrier (Scottie)
Sealyham
Shar Pei
Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie)
Shiba Inu
Shih Tzu
Siberian Husky
Silky Terrier
Skye Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten
Sussex Spaniel
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier
Vizsla
Weimaraner
Welsh Corgi
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Welsh Terrier
West Highland Terrier (Westie)
Whippet
Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie)
Country of Origin Switzerland
Approximate Date of Origin 1900s
AKC Group Working Group
First Use Drafting
Today's Use Companion
Life Expectancy 7 - 9 years
Coat Long, shiny, luxurious
Color Jet black with rust-colored markings on cheeks, over eyes, on sides of chest, and on legs.  Symmetrical white blaze and white markings on chest, tip of tail and feet
Ease of Grooming
Grooming Tables, Pet Wash Warm Water Kits, Toothbrush Dental Kits, Groomer Shampoo Aid, Pet Comb and Brushes, Shampoos, Conditions Odor Eliminators and more...
Approximate Height 23 - 28 in
Approximate Weight 85 - 90 lbs
Need For Exercise
Collars, Leashes, Clothing and Outdoor Gear and More
Energy Level
Playfulness
Affection Level
Suitability for City Living
Thrives is Hot Climates No
Thrives in Cold Climates Yes
Easy to Train Yes
Good With Other Dogs Somewhat
Good With Other Pets Yes
Good with Children Yes
Good as a Watchdog Somewhat
Good For Protection No
Recognized by... AKC CKC FCI KC
Noisiness Average
Arthritis & Joint Supplements
Ear & Eye Products
Heartworm Preventives 
Medications, Vaccines & more
Common Health Problem Hip dysplasia, twisted stomach
Other  
Suitable for first time owners


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