Big, powerful, and built for hard work, and blessed with a sweet, affectionate nature. The Bernese Mountain Dog can stand over 27 inches at the shoulder with a thick, silky, and moderately long coat that is tricolored: jet black, clear white, and rust. The distinctive markings on the coat and face are breed hallmarks and, combined with the intelligent gleam in the dark eyes, add to the Berner's aura of majestic nobility. A hardy dog who thrives in cold weather, the Berner's brain and brawn helped him multitask on the farms and pastures of Switzerland. Berners are imposing but not threatening, and they maintain an aloof dignity with strangers.
@taffy Thank you for your kind words, and i am sorry you lost your beloved Nutmeg. We actually lost Gunnar 2 years ago, on 1/11/22, and we STILL miss him every day.
A lovely looking dog! Is he yours? I know how huge they are as a friend had one a few decades ago. He took up the whole floor space in their living room!
@marshwader Yes, he was ours (lost him 1/11/22). Many allow their Berners to get too large, like 130+ lbs, but we listened to our vet, kept him to a very good weight, and he never got over 114 lbs. He WAS still a massive dog, standing 28 inches at the shoulder, but in fit shape. You should have seen how well he walked off leash for me and on leash for my wife, quite a site to see coming at you when ypu are out on the street walking. He was a good boy...
January 28th, 2024
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