Nine Mountain Dog Breeds + Their Differences
With many similarities but several important differences, which of these breeds is right for you?
It can be hard to select a dog breed that’s right for your household, with different breeds holding different activity levels, grooming standards, and lifespans, but you can make it easier to choose by first narrowing it down to a grouping of breeds. Mountain dogs are not all the same, but they are a group of breeds that share many characteristics. Mountain dogs tend to be large, athletic, and family-oriented; so if these are traits that align well with your lifestyle, one of these breeds may turn out to be a good fit. Let’s take a closer look at a few of these amazing dogs.
Bernese Mountain Dog
The Bernese Mountain Dog is one of four breeds of Sennenhund, or Swiss Mountain Dogs. These four breeds are all similar in appearance and have distinctive rust-colored and white markings on a black base. The Bernese is the largest of these breeds; males can weigh upwards of 160 pounds. The breed was first established in 1907, and recognized officially by the American Kennel Club in 1937. Bernese are…
