Bernese Mountain Dog

Great Pyrenees Mix

The Bernese Mountain Dog (commonly called “Berner”) is a sturdy dog with a weather resistant coat.  They prefer to live in cool climates, because their thick coat makes them uncomfortable in very warm weather.  They are gentle, cheerful, and great with children.  They are very intelligent and easy to train.  They are very loyal and may have trouble adjusting to a new environment after they are 18 months old.  They are self-confident, alert, and good natured.  They are fairly friendly with strangers and are generally good with other pets and animals.  They are not aggressive; therefore, they are not ideal as watchdogs.  They are very social animals and should not be relegated to the back yard with out social interaction.  Their average height is 24 to 28 inches.  Their average weight can be anywhere from 75 to 120 pounds.  Most of the dogs at Rocky Mountain Puppies are on the smaller side of this scale.  We have a couple who are closer to the larger end of the scale, but for the most part, they tend to be smaller.  That is by design.  We have intentionally tried to breed a slightly smaller group of dogs.

The Great Pyrenees is also known as the Pyrenean Mountain Dog.  They, too, have a thick, weather resistant coat.  They have a little bit more of an independent spirit and are a bit more territorial than purebred Bernese Mountain Dogs.  Because of this, these dogs are often used to guard and herd livestock.  They tend to be calm, well mannered, and somewhat serious.  They are courageous and very loyal.  They are very gentle, affectionate, and devoted.  They are great with children.  They are friendly with other animals and usually love cats.  Although purebred Great Pyrenees drool, the mixed puppies do not.

Bernese Mountain Dog

The Bernese Mountain Dog (commonly called “Berner”) is a sturdy dog with a weather resistant coat.  They prefer to live in cool climates, because their thick coat makes them uncomfortable in very warm weather.  They are gentle, cheerful, and great with children.  They are very intelligent and easy to train.  They are very loyal and may have trouble adjusting to a new environment after they are 18 months old.  They are self-confident, alert, and good natured.  They are fairly friendly with strangers and are generally good with other pets and animals.  They are not aggressive; therefore, they are not ideal as watchdogs.  They are very social animals and should not be relegated to the back yard with out social interaction.  Their average height is 24 to 28 inches.  Their average weight can be anywhere from 75 to 120 pounds.  Most of the dogs at Rocky Mountain Puppies are on the smaller side of this scale.  We have a couple who are closer to the larger end of the scale, but for the most part, they tend to be smaller.  That is by design.  We have intentionally tried to breed a slightly smaller group of dogs.

Labernese Hybrid

Labrador Retrievers are a bit more high energy than a Bernese Mountain Dog.  Because of that, some of the puppies in each litter may be as well.  They are cold weather dogs, even though their coats are much shorter than those of a Bernese Mountain Dog.  These dogs are highly intelligent.  Because of that and their many other fine qualities, they are often used for hunting.  They are loyal, smart, fun-loving, and sweet.  They love children.    They are most commonly being used as guide dogs for the blind.  This is because they are so smart and so eager to please.  They are also a very nice size. 

For further information, please contact cora@rockymountainpuppies.com or inquire at 970-534-0783.