Bernese Mountain Dog - Working Group

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The Bernese Mountain Dog is a striking. tri-colored, large dog. The breed has long been on the farms in the midland of Switzerland. As one of the four varieties of Swiss Mountain Dogs, it shares similar distinctive coloring with other varieties, but is the only one with a long, silky coat. These dogs worked as drovers and draft dogs as well as watchdogs in the farmyards mainly in the Canton of Berne. The Bernese is an extremely hardy dog, thriving in cold weather. He needs only a small amount of daily grooming to maintain his coat. The breed desires human companionship, and is a willing and quick learner.