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Also known as Bernese, Berner Sennenhund
A gentle Swiss farm dog with a big heart and a thick coat
The Bernese Mountain Dog is a large, tricoloured Swiss farm dog bred to pull carts and guard the homestead. It is calm, affectionate and good with families, but it sheds heavily, overheats easily and has a shorter lifespan than many breeds.
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This breed needs about 75 minutes of activity a day. Around 5 sitter-led sessions a week keeps that routine going when work or travel gets in the way.
75
Minutes of activity a day
5
Suggested sessions a week
Day care
Best-matched service
Typically about 7 to 10 years, shorter than many breeds. Good weight control, regular vet checks and moderate exercise help them stay comfortable.
Yes, they are famously patient and gentle. Their large size means supervision is wise around toddlers, as they can knock small children over by accident.
Yes. The long, thick double coat sheds year-round and heavily in spring and autumn, so regular brushing is part of everyday life.
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