The Bernese Mountain Dog, or Berner Sennenhund, is a strong and agile working dog, of above medium size, with sturdily built limbs; harmonious and well balanced. Self-confident, attentive, vigilant, fearless, good-natured and devoted to his family, the breed is self-assured and placid towards strangers and very docile.
The Bernese Mountain Dog was used as a guard and draught dog and for driving cattle in the prealpine regions and in the midland areas around Bern, Switzerland. Today the Bernese Mountain Dog is well known and appreciated all over the world as a family dog.
Coat - The coat is long, shining, straight or slightly wavy.
Color - Jet black main color with rich tan markings on the cheeks, above the eyes, on all four legs and on the chest, and with white markings.
Size - 64-70 cm at withers.
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Adapted from
1. FCI-Standard # 45/05.05.2003/GB
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