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Bernese Mountain Dog | Great Swiss Mountain Dog | Saint Bernard |
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| physical traits | - large - massively built | - large - strong - well-muscled | - large - heavy - muscular |
| colors | - jet black - rust/brown red and white - with white markings on head and chest | - black - with white and tan/rust markings | - white with red - red with white - red - brown yellow - orange - mahogany brindle - red-brindle - brown-brindle with white on chest - forelegs - feet - end of tail - muzzle - blaze on face - top of head - collar and black sha |
| personality/ temperament | - friendly - affectionate - cheerful - eager - willing - faithful - placid - devoted - obedient - self confident - good natured - maybe aloof to strangers - good memory - energetic. some can be temperamental - unreliable - a | - gentle - vigilant - alert - willing - faithful - bold - easy to train - territorial - wary of strangers - aggressive to trespassers. some can be shy - aggressive | - affectionate - loves children - gentle - docile - cheerful - hard-working - confident - loyal - dedicated - laid-back - gentle - big-hearted |
| maintenance/ special needs | - brush regularly - moderate exercise - easy to train - large amount of food - protect from heat - seasonal heavy shedder - inbreeding makes for aggressive temperament and health disorders - some drool | - brush often - some not good with other dogs - not good for city life - protect from heat - | - sheds often - brush often to prevent matting - need space - balanced exercise - drools - train early - easy to train - costs more to feed and medicate due to large size - susceptible to hip dysplasia |
| nickname | - Berner Sennenhund - Bernese Cattle Dog - Bernese Alpine Herdsmen's Dog - 'bear cub' | - Great Swiss Mountain Dog - Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund | - Alpine Mastiff - Talhund (Valley Dog) - Bauernhund (Farm Dog) - St. Bernhardshund - Bernhardiner |
| origination | Switzerland, possibly from the Tibetan Mastiff | Switzerland | Switzerland from the Molossian Mastiff |
| bred for | - pull cheese and milk carts and drive cows - herd livestock - drafting | - pulling carts - driving livestock - drafting | - family - rescue - companion - hauling - |
| identifying traits | similar to Greater Swiss Mountain dog but longer hair | similar to Bernese Mountain dog but shorter hair | ... |
| height | 22~27.5 (inch) | 23.5~28.5 (inch) | 24~28 (inch) |
| weight | 87~90 (lbs) | 130~135 (lbs) | 110~200 (lbs) |
| ideal for | - country/outdoor life - family - companionship - cooler climate - watchdog - other pets | - companionship - supervise with other pets - cooler climates - outdoors - watchdog | - family - housedogs - companionship - country life - cooler weather - outdoors |
| good with kids? | yes, but supervise because of size | yes, but supervise | yes, but supervise because of size |
| lifespan | 10~12 (year) | 10~11 (year) | 11 (year) |
| kennel clubs | - akc - ukc - saku - uk-(working dog group) - fci-(Swiss mountain dog group) - ukc-(guarding dog group) - aukc - nzkc-(utility dog group) - ckc | - akc - arba-(working dog group) - fci-(Swiss mountain dog group) - ukc-(guarding dog group) | - akc - saku - uk-(working dog group) - fci-(molossoid breeds mountain type) - ukc-(guarding dog group) - ankc - nzkc-(utility dog group |
| hair type | - moderate length - thick - glossy - abundant - smooth - soft - silky - straight or slightly wavy - bright sheen | - doublecoated - outercoat - black - short - hard - dense - undercoat - thick | - very thick. short haired-dense - tough - close lying - long haired-medium length - straight to wavy |
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