Both pups will stand around 19 to 23 inches tall, with male puppies being on the taller end of the range. Pro Tip: New puppy parents have a lot on their plate, so check out our list of essential dog care tips to make DogMom or DogDad life much easier.
The weight of a Bernese Mountain Dog ranges from 80 and pounds in adult males and 70 to 95 pounds in adult females , according to the American Kennel Club AKC official breed standards.
At full height, these dogs often stand over two feet tall , measuring 23 to Like all purebreeds, these dogs are more susceptible to a variety of genetic diseases.
In particular, Bernese Mountain Dogs are prone to hip dysplasia , eye cataracts , and Von Willebrand disease. According to the Veterinary Centers of America VCA , Von Willebrand disease occurs when there is a lack of a particular protein, called the Von Willebrand factor , which helps platelets clump together and form blood clots.
In severe cases left untreated, a minor cut could cause a dog to bleed to death. The tail is white-tipped and the feet are white. The Bernese Mountain Dog is alert, confident, and friendly without aggression or shyness. They are one of four Swiss Mountain Dog breeds—dogs likely developed from Mastiff-type dogs brought to Switzerland from Rome 2, years ago—and the only Swiss Mountain Dog variety with a long coat.
They are called Berner Sennenhund in Switzerland, named for the Canton of Bern where they were developed. The breed was most commonly used to herd livestock and pull carts loaded with cheese to market, but were also admirable watchdogs, tasked with guarding the farm or pasture. When agriculture became less common in Switzerland, the breed made the leap from farm dog to family dog, watching over children and even pulling them in carts.
They later entered the European show dog circuit—the Berna dog club was formed in and the breed earned the name "Bernese Mountain Dog" in While both World Wars slowed the breed's spread in America , the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America formed in and the breed's popularity as a companion dog grew.
The AKC adopted the current breed standard in The even-tempered Bernese Mountain Dog is calm, friendly, and often playful with family. He is an intelligent dog—eager to please and easy to train. The gregarious Berner desires plenty of time with people, and likes to be part of every activity. He is loyal and affectionate, never malicious, and does not display shyness or aggression. Positive reinforcement is important, as the breed is sensitive and prone to upset if punished or corrected in a harsh manner.
The gentle, loving Bernese Mountain Dog is a wonderful choice for households with kids. He loves children and often takes it upon himself to watch over them. He usually gets up and walks away if play becomes too rambunctious, as he would if he needed a break from misbehaving puppies.
His large size and adolescent clumsiness should be considered, as he may knock over a small child during play. Though the breed is large and sturdy, children should never be allowed to climb or ride on a Bernese Mountain Dog or any other breed, as it may injure the dog or instigate a bite. Bernese Mountain Dogs get along well with other dogs in most households, and are often compatible with cats.
Because he was bred to protect farms and pastures, the Bernese Mountain Dog makes an admirable watchdog. He tends to protect his family and territory and will bark to alert of intruders, but is not aggressive.
He may be standoffish with strangers, but will accept them once his owner reassures him. The Bernese Mountain Dog has a high level of energy, but is a calm and quiet companion if given enough opportunities to run and play. Bernese Mountain Dogs are social companion animals who relish time indoors with family members. They are energetic and require a minimum of 30 minutes of exercise per day—more than an hour is even better.
WIthout enough exercise, they may develop destructive behaviors or barking. They aren't a common choice for apartments or city life due to their size and exercise requirements, but can adapt with enough attention and exercise. When your Bernese Mountain Dog pup eats all of their food, praise them. When you Bernese pup comes to you when you call them, be sure to provide a treat as soon as they arrive as a reward — once this task is mastered you can ween off the treats.
Young Berner puppies have no ability to anticipate the results of their actions so owners must be constantly vigilant. Pay very close attention your puppy to see that they do not get into mischief or get into a dangerous situation — decks, gaps in fences, electrical cords, knives on the counter, curling irons, etc.
At four to six months puppies have begun to lose their milk teeth and are putting in adult teeth so there is a lot of teething going on. Chewing or mouthing may become more intense as puppies lose their teeth. Also eruption of teeth may cause discomfort if gums are tender resulting in lack of interest in food. Wet food or soaking food in water to soften it may help.
There may be days where your Berners mouth is bloody or bad breath. Also many Berner puppies are beginning to lose their puppy coats. You can reverse brush your Berner pup to accelerate hair removal. Fuzz will remain around the ears and the skull will begin to elongate which gives pups an asymmetrical.
Some owners like to trim up ear fuzz with scissors or hand strip it out. Remember, dogs have fur which is different than hair and needs to be cut differently. Berner pups at this age usually weigh around 45 — 65 pounds. Sometimes growth can begin to become a bit uneven with the rear quarters appearing higher for a week and then the front quarters growing to catch up. This uneven growing may extend to 12 months of age or beyond depending on how individuals or a given family of dogs develops.
Uneven growth spurts are not in and of themselves a cause for concern. Dogs can appear a bit uncoordinated during growth spurts. Trying to instill good behaviors in a hundred pound dog that has not received direction or training during the formative months is a tough row to hoe. As with most large dogs, the Bernese Mountain Dog thinks that it can fit on your lap at any given time.
You will find them wanting to snuggle just as much as they want to romp around outside or take a long walk. You will always find an intelligent gleam in the eye of this breed.
All Berners are different, and he or she might not be able to tolerate being left alone for this long. Bernese Mountain Dogs are sweet, affectionate dogs, who are very gentle and caring around children and show extreme patience even when kids tend to get a little too rough. Large breed dogs, such as German Shepherd Dogs and Bernese Mountain Dogs, generally go into heat twice a year but sometimes only once a year. Giant breed dogs, such as Great Danes, may only go into heat every 12 to 18 months.
Bernese Mountain Dogs have very thick, double coats that provide excellent protection against cold, harsh weather.
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