Bernese Mountain Dog

INTRODUCTION

Bernese Mountain Dogs are Good-Natured, Calm and Strong dogs. They are from the Working group. These dogs are hard workers and big friendly dogs who love whole families especially small children. They thrive in winter weather and require moderate exercise making them excellent house dogs Bernese Mountain Dogs are Purebred, Non-Hypoallergenic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 22).

HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Intelligent, loyal, affectionate, faithful
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Working. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Switzerland
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment

MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE

KEY FACTS

SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION

Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species –  Canis lupus familiaris

INTERESTING FACTS

1- Bred in an agricultural region of Switzerland, Berners are all-around farm dogs, good at droving, drafting, herding, protecting the farmyard, and being wonderful family companions.

2- This large, powerful dog has a beautiful, silky tri-color coat of black, white, and rust, with distinctive markings. Their dark eyes radiate intelligence.

  • CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME

    Calling names: Bernese Mountain Dog
    Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris

  • COLOUR VARIATIONS

    Black tricolor

  • COAT TYPE

    Double coat

  • LIFE SPAN

    6 - 8 years

  • APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT

    Length: N/A
    Height: height 23 - 27.5 inches

  • TAIL

    Its bushy tail is carried low

  • WEIGHT

    Male: 38 - 50 kg
    Female: 36 - 48 kg

  • BREEDING SEASON

    Throughout the year. Female dogs cycle into heat on average every six months

  • REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD

    Reproduction: 1 to 2 time a year
    Gestation period: 63 days

  • LITTER SIZE

    1 - 8 puppies

  • LOOK A LIKE

    Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

  • FARM ANIMAL

    Can be

  • FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED

    The breed was officially established in 1912

  • ORIGIN

    Switzerland

  • DISTRIBUTION

    Nationwide

  • OCCURRENCE

    Families:
    Species:

  • FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL

    Omnivores

  • TO HUMANS

    The Berner is protective of family, though aren't usually aggressive. They can be aloof with strangers and generally a bit shy

  • AS A PET

    Recommended

  • KIDS FAVOURITE

    Yes

ANIMAL KINGDOM