Breed Description

A Bernese Mountain dog is a distinguished tri coloured breed originating in Switzerland. There markings are very strike and only differ with the amount of white present. If the Berner is perfectly marked it is not unusual to see an almost perfect ?Swiss Cross? on a seated Bernese Mountain dogs chest. An extremely strong breed in both sexes the Bernese are outdoor dogs originally, however, they do adjust to a normal indoor family living. Bernese Mountain dogs require exercise however, it is best in short bursts as endurance is not a strong point. Bernese do have amazing bursts of speed when motivated to do so and enjoy hiking and being with their family. As a breed, there is health problems that can be genetic so when looking to acquire a Bernese Mountain dog be assured that it does come from a healthy family as they are prone to problems in their hips, elbows as well as many other joints. Bernese have a loving, affectionate, loyal, stable and intelligent temperament and the majority are very friendly towards people and other animals. Training is well received with patience and consistency. They will not respond to harsh criticism or treatment in training as they require time to think things through. Although powerful and large dogs, they are great with children, however due to their size they should not be left alone with particularly young children.