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The Bernese Mountain dog originated in the Swiss mountains, Switzerland. Many 18th century paintings show dogs which looked just like the Bernese type dog. The breed was named for the Canton of Bern. They were working dogs particularly good at draft work, pulling carts to market. They also were used to drive dairy cattle, to watch over the farm and as a companion to the farmers. By the end of the 19th century many other working dogs were being imported to Switzerland, which brought the numbers of the Bernese down as workers began to use other types of dogs. An effort was made by a group of people including Professor Albert Heim and Franz Schertenleib to preserve the breed. They went around finding what remaining dogs they could in order to stabilize the Bernese. Today the breed makes a wonderful companion and they still to this day enjoy whatever draft work you can give them. The breeds talents are tracking, herding, watch, guarding, search & rescue, carting, and competitive obedience.
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∙ 13y agoYes, it was a working dog before and I believe some are still working dogs.
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∙ 12y agoBernese mountain dogs used to work by pulling carts or such things. They can do the same kinds of things nowadays also.
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∙ 12y agoFarm work, specifically pulling milk carts in the Bernese Oberland where they come from.
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Bernese mountain dog
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The correct spelling is Bernese Mountain Dog.This is a large breed of dog which originates from Switzerland.
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it is Bernese mt. dog I have just bought a husky cross bernese mountain dog, bonnie, she is 10 weeks old, has the colouring of the mt dog and the eyes of the husky. What is she known as,? Bernsky....Husknese? And has any one got any pics of their own to see what she will look like in the future?? ************************* The Bernese Mountain dog is the breed that looks like a black bear with brown and white markngs and is recognized by the AKC however there is another COMPLETELY different breed of dog known as the Burmese Mountain dog that looks more like a German Shepard. Burmese Mountain dogs were bred to guard temples in Burma - Bernese Mountain dogs are a Swiss breed of dog bred to pull carts and protect herds.
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