Working · Switzerland
Bernese Mountain Dog
Enormous, gentle and calm. A Berner is soft company for a family with space and a soft spot for hair.
- They usually live
- 7–10 years
- Roughly, per year
- €1800–3000
What people love about them
- Wonderfully patient with children
- Calm indoors for such a big dog
- Loves cold weather
- Kind-natured and steady
A few things worth thinking about
- Shorter lives than most breeds
- A lot of coat, all over the house
- Costs more to feed, insure and treat
- Struggles badly in heat
What they're like
Size
Energy
Exercise needs
Mental stimulation
Trainability
Sociability
Affection
Independence
Good with children
Good with other dogs
Apartment suitability
Tolerance of being alone
Shedding
Grooming
Barking
First-time owner suitability
Some breeds shed less than others, which people with allergies sometimes find easier to live with. But no dog is completely allergy-free, and reactions vary from person to person.