Top 10 Incredible Bernese Mountain Dog Facts
1 : Bernese mountain dogs originated in the Swiss Alps, and their lineage can be traced back approximately 2,000 years. Incredibly, they are one of only four breeds of Sennehund dogs.
2 : One of the most incredible things about Bernese mountain dogs is that they are capable of pulling small carts. They are large and powerful dogs that are incredibly versatile and able to do a wide range of jobs.
3 : They are extremely intelligent and are eager to please which makes them easy to train. They are also very patient dogs which makes them great dogs for the whole family.
4 : This is because they have a double-layered coat. Dogs with a double-layer coat have a shorter cycle of hair growth than those with a single-layer coat.
5 : the downside to owning a Bernese mountain dog is that it has a fairly short lifespan. Although many other dog breeds have a life expectancy that exceeds 10 years, Bernese mountain dogs only have a life expectancy of 6 to 8 years.
6 : For centuries, Bernese mountain dogs have worked tirelessly alongside their owners on farms, and even today their main role is to guard livestock.
7 : This is because Bernese mountain dogs are actually really slow to mature. They don’t reach their full adult size until they are 2 to 3 years old and – just like their bodies – it takes them a while to mature mentally.
8 : One of the things that Bernese mountain dogs are best known for is their stunning coat. Amazingly, all Bernese mountain dogs (and all Sennehunds) are actually tri-color.
9 : One of the things that Bernese mountain dogs are best known for is their stunning coat. Amazingly, all Bernese mountain dogs (and all Sennehunds) are actually tri-color.
10 : One of the things that Bernese mountain dogs are best known for is their stunning coat. Amazingly, all Bernese mountain dogs (and all Sennehunds) are actually tri-color.