Are Bernese Mountain Dogs expensive to care for?

We have a 1.5 year old female Berner who is worth every penny we spend on her! As Jeff Kay mentions, I can't think of many ways that they're more expensive to care for than any other dog breed. read more

As Jeff Kay mentions, I can't think of many ways that they're more expensive to care for than any other dog breed. Our pups eats about $120/month in food (1 28lb bag of dog food + 12 cans wet food per month). read more

Take care of her fur. Bernese mountain dogs have long, silky fur that needs weekly care. Brush her fur at least once a week to keep it from getting tangled and knotted. This will also help her skin development and encourage circulation. You should also check for ticks and fleas while brushing her. read more