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About the Bernese Mountain Dog

The Bernese Mountain Dog hails from the canton of Bern in Switzerland, where it was one of four Swiss mountain dog breeds (the others being the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller, and Entlebucher). Berners worked as versatile farm dogs, pulling carts loaded with milk and cheese to market, herding cattle, and serving as watchdogs. Their strength, intelligence, and calm temperament made them invaluable to Swiss farmers.

Read our complete Bernese Mountain Dog guide for temperament, care tips, health information, and costs.

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