Bernese Mountain
Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years
Color: Jet Black with distinctive white and chestnut markings.
Eyes: slightly oval-shaped, dark brown eyes
Coat type: Glossy soft, wavy medium-length black coat.
Size: Males: 25-27?inches; females: 23-26 inches
Health issues: The breed is particularly prone to hip and elbow
dysplasia, genetic eye diseases and cancer.
The Bernese Mountain Dog is very social and extremely loyal to its
family. The Bernese mountain dog is eager to please and easy to
train. This dog breed is a sweet character in nature, outgoing,
affectionate who loves children. He is a one-owner dog and may find
it difficult to adjust to a new owner if introduced after 18 months
of age. They are generally good with other pets and dogs. These
dogs may be slow to mature and remain puppy like for a while. They
are very intelligent, easy to train and are natural watchdogs, but
not aggressive.
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