Bernese Mountain Dog

Daddy (Ken Trenholm)

Oct 25 |21:29
Last Updated on Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:24
B E R N E S E  M O U N T A I N  D O G ~ H I G H L I G H T S

Breed Name
Bernese Mountain Dog
Rank (out of 136 breeds)
026
Personality Snapshot
Sensitive--should be trained gently. A good watchdog, but not overly aggressive. Self-confident, alert and good-natured.
Breed NameBernese Mountain Dog
Rank (out of 136 breeds)026
Points (out of 100)73
Dog Group Type
DominanceLow
Obedience (Ease of Training)Great
AffectionModerate
Good with Kids (Source 1)Excellent
Good With Kids (Source 2)Excellent
Friendly with Other DogsGood
Friendly with Family PetsGreat
Friendly with StrangersGood
Dog Bite Free RatingExcellent
Bark Over Bite RatingPoor
Bark Crazy (likelihood to bark for little reason)5 out of 10
Watch Dog AbilityGood
Guard Dog AbilityNot Good
SizeLarge
Exercise RequirementsLow
Jog Companion AbilityGood
Level of SheddingSeasonly High
Level of TrimmingNone
Overall Level of Grooming RequiredModerate
Life Span10 to 12 years of age

You are more than welcome to obtain additional information on the ranking system used by our family and where we got our information. Please note that the above scores are based on the traits (or instincts) of a particular breed and that it is important to get to know your prospective dog before making your decision to bring a Bernese Mountain Dog into your family. This is a decision you will have to live with for 10 to 12 years of age as Bernese Mountain Dog pups can live between 10 to 12 years of age.

My Life as a Bernese Mountain Dog
Sensitive--should be trained gently. A good watchdog, but not overly aggressive. Self-confident, alert and good-natured.

Home Environment
Not recommended for apartments. Best with a large yard

Bernese Mountain Dog Inherited Diseases
The following information is a direct link to the Canine Inherited Disorders Database, a project of the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. This information lists inherited diseases which are more commonly reported in the Bernese Mountain Dog

Bernese Mountain Dog Wiki

Where to buy a Bernese Mountain Dog : A Directory and Review
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