Bernese Mountain Dog

Alpine herding breed

A Bernese Mountain Dog is a large, sturdy working breed originally from the Swiss Alps, characterized by a thick tricolored coat—black with white chest and rust markings—and a calm, affectionate temperament.

Bred for drafting and herding, they're now primarily family companions known for their gentle disposition with children: Our Bernese Mountain Dog thinks he's a lapdog despite weighing a hundred pounds.

Related

gentle giant · giant · drool · Alps · cold weather · draft · draft animal · cart · loyal · affectionate · furry · puppy · companion · farm · snow · black · white · rust

Opposites
size

Bernese Mountain DogChihuahua

Northern Mexican state and capital

Yorkshire Terrier · Pomeranian · Maltese · Miniature Pinscher · Italian Greyhound

climate adaptation

Bernese Mountain DogGreyhound

American intercity bus service

Whippet · Weimaraner

working function

Bernese Mountain DogGreyhound

American intercity bus service

Bloodhound · Pekingese · Bichon Frise · Maltese

Family

Bern, Bernese, mountain, mountains, mountainous, mountaineer, mountaineering, dog, dogs

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G