About Bernese Mountain Dogs at Gentle Giants Rescue and Adoptions
Bernese Mountain Dogs are large, strong, sturdy, agile dogs. Their bodies are slightly longer than their tails. The broad head is flat on the top with a moderate stop. The muzzle is strong and straight. The teeth meet in a scissors bite. The medium-sized, triangular ears are set high and rounded at the tip. The straight legs are strong. The bushy tail is carried low. Dewclaws are often removed. The feet are round with arched toes. The weather-resistant coat is moderately long, thick and slightly wavy or straight. The dog is tricolor with symmetrical markings of black, rust and white. The base of the dog is black. The dog has a white blaze on the chest, and white on the head, toes and tip of the tail. Rust is on the cheeks reaching to the corners of the mouth, over each eye, on each side of the chest, on all four legs and underneath the tail.
These cheerful dogs love children and are wonderful family dogs. They are very intelligent, easy to train and are natural watchdogs, but not overly dominant. A friend for life. Self-confident, alert and good-natured. Bernese Mountain Dogs are slow to mature, acting like a puppy longer than other breeds. Rather friendly with strangers, and are generally good with other pets and dogs.
The Bernese Mountain Size:
Height: 24-28 inches (61-71cm.)
Weight: 85-110 pounds (38-50kg.) |
About Bernese Mountain Dogs at Gentle Giants Rescue and Adoptions
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