| Breed Name | Bernese Mountain Dog |
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| Breed Group | Working | |
| Breed Origin | Switzerland | |
| Breed Other Names | Berner, Berner Sennenhund, Bernese Cattle dog | |
| Breed Size | Extra large | |
| Breed Lifespan | Under 9 years | |
| Breed Excercise | Moderate | |
| Breed Grooming | Moderate | |
| Breed Child Suitability | High |
| Breed Description | Berners are strong, sturdy working dogs. The coat is soft, silky with bright natural sheen and long. The colour is black, with rich reddish-brown on cheeks, over eyes, on all four legs and on chest. |
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| Breed Also Related To | Entlebucher, appenzeller, great swiss and mastiffs |
| Breed Club Link | http://www.bernese.co.uk/ |