Bernese Mountain Dogs in general are very fluffy. They have a very thick double coat, the result of hundreds of years pulling carts around in the Bernese Alps. They were built for outside life.

Before the Industrial Revolution, Bernese Mountain Dogs were working dogs in the mountains, acting as guard dogs, herding livestock, and pulling carts. These affectionate dogs also made great ...

The Bernese Mountain Dog is a large dog. Males stand 25 to 28 inches at the shoulder and weigh up to 115 pounds, while females stand 23 to 26 inches at the shoulder and weigh up to 95 pounds.

Not only would they help pull heavy carts, but they also acted as courageous guard dogs for the cattle and families. At no point in their history were Bernese Mountain Dogs used in the water.

Canadian Kennel Club lists them in the working dog category. In North America, they’re known as Bernese mountain dogs or, affectionately, Berners. As more and more people discover the breed, their ...