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).
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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.
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Bernese Mountain Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black tricolor
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
6 - 8 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: N/A
Height: height 23 - 27.5 inches -
TAIL
Its bushy tail is carried low
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WEIGHT
Male: 38 - 50 kg
Female: 36 - 48 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year. Female dogs cycle into heat on average every six months
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: 1 to 2 time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
1 - 8 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
The breed was officially established in 1912
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ORIGIN
Switzerland
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
The Berner is protective of family, though aren't usually aggressive. They can be aloof with strangers and generally a bit shy
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
