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Bernese Mountain Dog
General Appearance
Strong, sturdy working dog, active, alert, well boned, of striking colour.
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Below: < 10 years Average: > 10 years Above: > 15 years |
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Below: Town only Average: Town and Country Above: Country only |
Characteristics
A multi-purpose farm dog capable of draught work. A kind and devoted family dog. Slow to mature
Temperament
Self-confident, good-natured, friendly and fearless. Aggressiveness not to be tolerated.
Head and Skull
Strong with flat skull, very slight furrow, well defined stop; strong straight muzzle. Lips slightly developed
Eyes
Dark brown, almond-shaped, well fitting eyelids
Ears
Medium-sized; set high, triangular-shaped, lying flat in repose, when alert brought slightly forward and raised at base.
Mouth
Jaws strong with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws.
Neck
Strong, muscular and medium length.
Forequarters
Shoulders long, strong and sloping, with upper arm forming a distinct angle, flat lying, well muscled. Forelegs straight from all sides. Pasterns flexing slightly.
Body
Compact rather than long. Height to length 9:10. Broad chest, good depth of brisket reaching at least to elbow. Well ribbed; strong loins. Firm, straight back. Rump smoothly rounded
Hindquarters
Broad, strong and well muscled. Stifles well bent. Hock strong, well let down and turning neither in nor out. Dewclaws to be removed.
Feet
Short, round and compact.
Tail
Bushy, reaching just below hock. Raised when alert or moving but never curled or carried over back.
Gait
Stride reaching out well in front, following well through behind, balanced stride in all gaits.
Coat
Soft, silky with bright natural sheen, long, slightly wavy but should not curl when mature.
Colour
Jet black, with rich reddish-brown on cheeks, over eyes, on all four legs and on chest. Slight to medium-sized symmetrical white head marking (blaze) and white chest marking (cross) are essential. Preferred but not essential, white paws, white not reaching higher than pastern, white tip to tail. A few white hairs at nape of neck, and white anal patch undesirable but tolerated.
Size
Height: dogs: 64-70 cms (25-271/2 ins); bitches: 58-66 cms (23-26 ins).
Excercise Requirements
Moderate
Grooming Needs
Moderate
Notes
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
