How smart are Bernese Mountain Dogs?

The Bernese Mountain Dog is a gentle giant. One of four varieties of Swiss mountain dogs, the Bernese Mountain Dog is a smart, hardy dog that was originally bred to work on alpine farms in a variety of capacities, including watchdog, herder, and draft animal. read more

Beauty , who was no show dog was as smart as a whip and competed well at both Obedience and Agility . A perfect example of the difference between the two dogs - we had a run in the garden with a 4 ft fence round and we would sometimes shut the dogs in the run. read more

Bernese Mountain Dogs have large and sturdy frames with long, silky, tri-color coats. Their broad heads have furrowed brows, dark and friendly eyes, straight muzzles, dark noses and hanging ears. They have strong necks that slope down to deep chests, and their straight backs lead to bushy, low-hanging tails. read more

Affectionately known as the “Berner,” the Bernese Mountain Dog is a variation of the Swiss Mountain Dog. Sporting a long,.. read more