Interesting Facts about BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGS ***

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Did you Know? List of Interesting Facts about Bernese Mountain Dogs
Facts are statements which are held to be true and often contrasted with opinions and beliefs. Our unusual and interesting facts about Bernese Mountain Dogs, trivia and information about pets, including some useful statistics will fascinate everyone from kids and children to adults

Interesting Facts about Bernese Mountain Dogs are as follows:

Fact 1 - Description and Definition of Bernese Mountain Dogs: This ancient breed of dog is a large powerful long-haired black-coated Swiss dog with deep tan or russet markings on legs and white blaze and feet and chest marking.

Fact 2 - Origin of the breed: Bernese Mountain Dogs originated in Berne, a region in Switzerland, and was originally bred to herd and drove cattle
Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Bernese Mountain Dogs range from 70 - 120 pounds
Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 23 - 27.5 inches, up to the shoulder
Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Bernese Mountain Dogs and Nicknames: Berner Sennenhund and Bernese Cattle Dog
Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Bernese Mountain Dogs: The coat is thick, long, silky, straight or slightly wavy and comes in a range of colors including black with reddish brown and white markings
Fact 7 - Life of Bernese Mountain Dogs: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 10 - 14 years
Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Bernese Mountain Dogs is the Working dog breed
Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
Fact 10 - Choosing Bernese Mountain Dogs as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
- How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
- How much time will it take to groom the dog?
- How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
- Are Bernese Mountain Dogs suitable for children?
- How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Bernese Mountain Dogs are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
- - Eye problems
- - Hip Dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints)
- - Gastric Torsion
Fact 12 - Bernese Mountain Dogs were registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 1937.
Fact 13 - Breeding Bernese Mountain Dogs for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Bernese Mountain Dogs

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