Picture by Huub & Edith van Liempd, Holland.
Nowadays the Berner are very domestic but still having their old skills, like protecting and guarding.
They are very attached to their owners and the children of the house, and they are also very friendly towards other animals.
The Bernese Mountain Dog is a good guardian and he will only bark when necessary.
In their first year the need to be brought up with strict rules, otherwise they not be so easy to command when grown.
Picture from Huub & Edith van Liempd, Holland.
The Berner is no kennel dog, but want to be with his powners at all times.
When you're going out to camp the Berner is a great companion, at night they like to sleep outside so you don't
have to be afraid for uninvited guests. One warning, when you wake up
your Berner will enter for an enthusiastic morning hello, beware for its 50-60 kg. (110-132 lbs) of love !!!
Many Bernese like to sit on your lap and cuddle, and cuddle,and cuddle, and cuddle....
The ideal size of the Bernese is 66 - 68 cm. (25,9-26,7 in) for the males, and 60 - 63 cm. (23,5-24,7 in) for the females.
The long, smooth or slightly wavy coat is beautiful colored:
shining black, warm red/brown and white marks.
The Bernese Mountain Dog is powerful built and it has a very friendly appearance.
In Europe as well as in the U.S. there is a large number of breeders.
Picture by Lisbet Aarum, Norway.
