Bernese Mountain Dog

A gentle giant with a tricolour coat and a calm, affectionate nature.

The Bernese Mountain Dog is a large, sturdy breed from Switzerland. Known for its beautiful thick coat and sweet temperament, it’s a devoted family companion. Originally bred for draft work, it prefers cool climates and enjoys steady activity and family time.

Quick Facts

SizeGiant
Breed GroupWorking
Lifespan8–10 Years
Exercise NeedsUp to 1 hour per day
TrainabilityTrainable and eager to please, but can be sensitive and slow to mature.
Grooming NeedsLow
SheddingYes
Barking TendencyMedium
TemperamentAffectionate, calm, and good-natured. Excellent with children and other pets, but may be shy with strangers.

Available Bernese Mountain Dogs

1 dog available
Greya, a 6 years old female Bernese Mountain Dog available for adoption from Many Tears Animal Rescue in Wales

Many Tears Animal Rescue

Greya

Wales
SexFemale
Age6 years
BreedBernese Mountain Dog

30-05-36 Greya has come to us from a breeder and is now searching for a loving forever home. She is a shy and worried girl who is currently finding her new surroundings a little overwhelming. Underneath her uncertainty is a very sweet girl and if you spend some time with her she starts to come out of her shell and seems to really enjoy a gentle fuss.Greya will be looking for a calm and quiet home where she can settle at her own pace. She will need patient adopters who understand that everything is completely new to her and that building confidence and trust may take time. We would consider homing her with gentle, dog savvy teenagers.She takes great comfort from other dogs and will need a kind and confident resident dog in her new home, but will need this dog to be around medium size or larger can wouldn't like to share her home with small dogs. Having a canine friend to guide her and show her the ropes will help her feel secure and settle much more quickly into family life.As Greya has never lived in a home before, there will be lots for her to learn. Her adopters will need to be kind and understanding as she learns all about home life and new skills like house training. She will also need to learn how to walk on a lead and harness, beginning in the safety of the home and garden before gradually exploring the wider world as her confidence grows.Greya is a gentle, sweet-natured girl and with love, patience, and the support of a canine companion, we are sure she will blossom into a wonderful and devoted family member.She is currently being treated for a ear infection.Greya has a travel document.Greya has been given the Gift of Life by Ian Stronach