Bernese Mountain Dogs

The Bernese mountain dog is strikingly beautiful and blessed with a sweet, affectionate nature. They’re big, powerful, built for hard work and live to please their owners. The Bernese Mountain Dog is a large, sturdy worker who can stand over 27 inches at the shoulder. The thick, silky, and moderately long coat 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, Berners get along with the entire family and are particularly gentle with children.