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spayed or neutered earlier than large ones because they reach sexual maturity faster. Therefore, a Bernese Mountain Dog should probably

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

looking for a strong yet friendly four-legged giant to join your family, the Bernese Mountain Dog will be a perfect pick. It’s one of the most loyal and compassionate breeds with a lovely

By Nicole Cosgrove

breed, so you would expect them to be expert runners. However, the average speed for a Bernese Mountain Dog is 20.8 mph in the best of conditions. The average running speed for dogs is between

By Nicole Cosgrove

Histiocytosis is a rare condition that stems from normal cells, histiocytes, in the body. In Bernese Mountain Dogs, they can develop cancerous tumors called histiocytic sarcomas. Other times, Bernese Mountain Dogs will develop systemic (entire

By Dr. Kim Podlecki

Bernese Mountain Dog, also known as “Berners,” hails from Switzerland, where they were valuable assets to farmers due to their extraordinary capabilities as herding dogs and protecting livestock. These calm, affectionate, and good-natured dogs

By Rachel Giordano

Bernese Mountain Dogs don’t have true webbed feet. Webbed feet are a characteristic commonly found in dog breeds developed for water-based activities, such as retrieving waterfowl or fish. For instance, Labrador Retrievers have

By Kristin Hitchcock

Bernese Mountain Dog is a large breed that originated in the Swiss Alps, which makes many people wonder if they like to swim. Despite often living in the mountains, these dogs can indeed swim

By Ed Malaker

It can be very intimidating to try to pick a dog breed if you haven

By Brooke Billingsley