The Bernese Mountain Dog (German: Berner Sennenhund ) is a large breed of dog, one of four breeds of Sennenhund of the Swiss Alps. The name Sennenhund is derived from the German senne ("alpine meadow") and Hund ("dog"), as they accompany the alpine herders and dairymen are called senn . Berner (or Bernese in English) refers to the origin of the breeds, in the Bern canton. This mountain dog was originally maintained as a common farm dog. The great Sennenhunde in the past was also used as a livestock, pulling carts. This breed was officially established in 1907. In 1937, the American Kennel Club recognized him; today, the club classifies it as a member of the Working Group.
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Appearance
Fourth seed Sennenhund
The four Sennenhund races, under the name of the original breed, were followed by the most popular English version of the breed's name:
- Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund, a larger Swiss mountain dog
- Berner Sennenhund, Bernese mountain dog
- Appenzeller Sennenhund, Appenzeller
- Entlebucher Sennenhund, Entlebucher mountain dog
Coloring
Like other Sennenhunde, the Bernese mountain dog is a big dog, heavy with a tri-colored, black coat with white chest and yellow marks over the eyes, the sides of the mouth, front of the foot, and a small amount around the white chest. An ideal of a perfectly marked individual gives the impression of a white horseshoe form around the nose and a white "white cross" on the chest, when viewed from the front. "Swiss kiss" is a white mark that usually lies behind the neck, but may be part of the neck. A full ring will not meet the standard type. The AKC breeds the standard list, as disqualification, blue eye color, and other soil colors other than black.
Height and weight range
The height at the withers is 24-28 in (61-71 cm) for men, while 22-26 in (56-66 cm) for women. Weight 80-120 pounds (35-55 kg) for men, while it is 70-110 pounds (30-50 kg) for women.
Build and proportion
The Bernese mountain dog is slightly longer than tall, and very muscular.
Other physical properties
The Bernese mountain dog head is flat on top with a moderate stop, and the ears are medium, triangular, high, and round at the top. His teeth have a scissor bite. Bernese legs are straight and strong, with radius round and curved. The dewclaws of Bernese are often removed. Its bushy tail is brought low.
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Temperament
The breed standard for the Bernese mountain dog states that dogs should not be "aggressive, anxious or very shy", but should be "good-natured", "confident", "quiet against strangers", and "tame". The temperatures of individual dogs may vary, and not all breed examples have been raised carefully to follow the standards. All large dogs should be well-socialized when they are puppies, and are given training and routine throughout their lives.
Bernese is an outdoor dog in the heart, although well behaved at home; they need activity and exercise, but do not have high endurance. They can move at incredible speeds for their size when motivated. If they are heard (no problems with hips, elbows, or other joints), they enjoy hiking and generally stay close to their people. Not being given enough exercise can cause barking and harassment at Bernese.
The Bernese mountain dog is the type that is generally good with children, as they are very affectionate. They are the patient dogs that bring the children to climb them. Although they have great energy, Bernese people will also be happy with a quiet night.
Bernese works well with other pets and around strangers. They are very good saints. They tend to be bound by one owner, and somewhat aloof and 'haughty'.
History
Historically, in some locales at least, the breed is called DÃÆ'¼rrbachhund .
The dogs have roots in the Roman Molosser descent.
This breed is used as a versatile breeding dog to preserve the property and to drive dairy cattle away from farms into alpine grasslands. This type was originally called DÃÆ'¼rrbÃÆ'¤chler , for a small town (DÃÆ'¼rrbach) where large dogs came very often. In the early 1900s, the fans exhibited several examples of large dogs at shows in Berne, and in 1907 some breeders from the Burgdorf region established the first breed club, Schweizerische DÃÆ'¼rrbach-Klub , and wrote the first Defining Standard dog as a separate breed. By 1910, there were already 107 registered breed members. There's a picture of Bernese Mountain Dog at work, dated 1905 at the Fumee Fall rest area in Quinnesec, MI.
In the US, Bernese Mountain Dog is growing in popularity, ranked 32nd by the American Kennel Club in 2013.
These dogs are very popular as family dogs in the German-speaking countries, where they are among the most popular dog breeds (for example, the German Dog Breeders Association enrolls Berni people at 11th rank per live birth in 2014).
Health
Medical issues
Cancer is the leading cause of death for dogs in general, but the Bernese Mountain Dog has a much higher cancer rate than any other breed; in both the US/Canada and the UK survey, nearly half of the Mountain Bernese Dogs died from cancer, compared with about 27% of all dogs. The Bernese Mountain dog is killed by many cancers, including malignant histiocytosis, mast cell tumors, lymphosarcoma, fibrosarcoma, and osteosarcoma. The inherited medical problems that Bernese Mountain Dog may encounter include malignant histiocytosis, hypomyelinogenesis, progressive retinal atrophy, and possibly cataracts and hypoadrenocorticism. This breed is also susceptible to histiocytic sarcoma, very aggressive muscle tissue cancer, and common eye diseases among larger dogs. A four-year-old Bernese with lymphoma named Dylan was one of the first dogs to receive chemotherapy at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, and it worked.
Bernese Mountain Dogs have a very high mortality due to musculoskeletal causes. Arthritis, hip dysplasia, and cruciate ligament rupture were reported as the cause of death in 6% of Bernese mountain dogs in the UK study; for comparison, deaths from musculoskeletal disease are reported to be less than 2% for dogs raised in general. The owners of Mount Bernese Dogs are almost three times as likely as other breed owners to report musculoskeletal problems in their dogs; the most frequently reported are cruciate ligament rupture, arthritis (especially in the shoulders and elbows), hip dysplasia, and osteochondritis. The age at onset for musculoskeletal problems is also unbelievably low. In a US/Canadian study, 11% of live dogs suffered from arthritis at an average age of 4.3 years. Most common, non-musculoskeletal morbidity problems attack Berners at the same level as other breeds. Prospective owners of Bernese Mountain Dog should be ready to face big dogs who may have mobility problems at a young age. Options for helping dogs with mobility limitations may include a ramp for car or home access, lifting harness and slings, and a dog's wheelchair (ex: Walkin` Wheels). Comfortable bedding can help relieve joint pain.
Life expectancy
The Bernese is one of the short-lived dog breeds, compared to other types of the same size and common dog breeds. The average life expectancy of a Bernese Mountain dog is about 7 to 8 years. Most other breeds of the same size have an average lifespan of 10-11 years. In a survey in Britain in 2004, the longest life of 394 late Bernese Mountain Dogs died at the age of 15.2 years.
Cares
Activity
The sedate temperament of the Bernese makes them natural to pull on a small cart or wagon, a task they originally did in Switzerland. With the right training, they are happy to give the kids a ride on the train or to participate in a parade, like the Conway holiday parade, New Hampshire. Regional Bernese clubs often offer freight workshops. The Carting competition is held to breed.
On July 1, 2010, the Bernese Mountain Dog became eligible to compete in the AKC Pastoral Event. Instinct and training ability can be measured in uncompetitive grazing tests. Berners who demonstrate basic hereditary instincts can be trained to compete in a lead trial.
Caring
Bernese Mountain Dog slumps year-round, and the biggest shedding is during season change. Usually Bernese people will only need a weekly brushing, with more in the spring and fall, to keep their coats neat and reduce the amount of feathers on the floor and furniture. The Bernese will only need a shower about once every few months or so, depending on how high the activity level is and how often it spends on the ground.
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