Do you have a Bernese mountain dog? If so, you likely love your large dog and would like to know more about its breed. These particular dogs often weigh as much as 110 pounds, although weight will depend on several factors.

Some of these dogs are slightly bigger than others, but the entire breed is considered a large breed. There are many wonderful traits about Bernese mountain dogs. They are known for being extremely loyal to their owners, showing affection to loved ones and learning new things easily.

You may notice that your Bernese gets the hang of new tricks and training techniques quite fast. If you have yet to try to get your pet to do some tricks for you, it would be worth a try, especially since this breed is known for its intelligence.

These adorable pups often do not realize that they are so big. In fact, because they are so affectionate, they often attempt to sit on laps despite their size. You cannot help but laugh and smile when such a large animal wants to act like a lapdog.

The Bernese mountain dog has a long, shiny coat. The colors of the coat are white, brown and black with black being the primary color for most of the body. You may find yourself brushing fur and picking it up on a daily basis because these pups do shed a lot.

It is easy for this dog breed to gain weight, which is why it is important to follow a healthy eating schedule for your pup. Allowing him or her to have too much food could contribute to obesity, which could then lead to numerous healthy problems that could have been avoided.

Dogs of this breed like to have fun. They are energetic and want to move around as much as possible. It is important that you give them this time to run around, especially if you have a backyard or front lawn.

If you do not have anywhere for your pup to roam free, make sure you take him or her on walks throughout the day. Not only is it necessary to help Bernese pups burn off some energy, it is important for keeping him or her in shape.

Now that you have learned some new facts about the Bernese mountain dog, you may consider adopting one. And, if you are already the proud owner of one of these affection pups, you now know a bit more about him or her.