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Working Group — Origin: Switzerland
Bernese Mountain Dog
A giant-sized working-group dog known for being good-natured and calm.
- Size
- Giant
- Weight
- 36–50 kg
- Lifespan
- 7–10 yrs
Strength
4
Stamina
7
Trainability
5
Friendliness
9
At a mid-life age of 8.5 years, this breed is roughly
65.6 human years old
See the full dog-years calculatorWhat it eats
- Giant-breed formula with controlled calcium
- Two to three smaller meals to ease digestion
- Joint-support supplement from puppyhood
What it does
- Running or jogging with an owner
- Agility or flyball drills
- Hiking on weekends
Habitat
Requires ample indoor and outdoor space; a large yard and cool shelter matter more than square footage indoors.
Daily exercise needs
Bred with a strong streak, this breed keeps its condition with high daily exertion.
High exertion~104 min/day
Field note
Hailing from Switzerland, the Bernese Mountain Dog has been recognized as part of the Working group for generations of purposeful breeding.