Breed Guide9 min read
Bernese Mountain Dog: The Complete Breed Guide (2026)
Size, weight, temperament, health, grooming and cost — the full picture of what owning a Berner really involves, in one guide.
September 2026Read more
The Bernese Mountain Dog Blog
Every Berner topic in one place — from first-week puppy checklists to lifelong health care. New guides published weekly.
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12 articlesTemperament
Are Bernese Mountain Dogs good family dogs? Berner personality, behaviour with kids and other pets.
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18 articlesHealth & Lifespan
Common Berner health problems, cancer risk, hip dysplasia, bloat and how long Bernese live.
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9 articlesGrooming & Coat
Brushing the tricolor double coat, shedding season survival, bathing and coat care routines.
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11 articlesFeeding & Nutrition
How much to feed a Berner, best food for puppies, feeding charts and healthy-weight guidance.
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14 articlesTraining
Berner obedience, potty training, socialisation and stopping unwanted puppy behaviour.
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8 articlesExercise & Activity
Daily exercise needs, hiking with your Berner, joint-safe activity and enrichment ideas.
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16 articlesPuppies
Finding an ethical breeder, puppy costs, first-week checklist and Berner growth stages.
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Breed history, size and weight, price in 2026, monthly expenses, insurance and adoption.
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Cost & Buying9 min read
How Much Does a Bernese Mountain Dog Cost? (2026)
Purchase price, first-year spend and lifetime cost of owning a Berner — plus how buying from a breeder compares with adopting.
September 2026Read more
Temperament10 min read
Bernese Mountain Dog Temperament: The Complete Personality Guide
Calm, affectionate and famously good with children — here is exactly what living with a Berner's temperament feels like day to day, plus the traits nobody warns you about.
August 2026Read more
Health12 min read
Bernese Mountain Dog Health Problems & Lifespan Explained
Cancer, hip dysplasia and bloat are the big three. Learn the early warning signs and the screening schedule that helps Berners live longer.
August 2026Read more
Grooming8 min read
How to Groom a Bernese Mountain Dog (Without Losing Your Sanity)
A week-by-week brushing routine for the tricolor double coat, the tools that actually work, and how to survive blowout season.
August 2026Read more
Feeding9 min read
How Much to Feed a Bernese Mountain Dog: Charts by Age & Weight
Puppy, adolescent and adult portions, calorie targets, and why slow growth matters so much for large-breed joints.
July 2026Read more
Training7 min read
Are Bernese Mountain Dogs Easy to Train? A Realistic Answer
Berners are eager to please but sensitive. Here is the positive-reinforcement approach that gets reliable obedience without shutting them down.
July 2026Read more
Exercise6 min read
Bernese Mountain Dog Exercise Needs: How Much Is Enough?
Daily minimums by age, joint-safe hiking rules, heat warnings for the heavy coat, and enrichment for rainy weeks.
July 2026Read more
Puppies11 min read
Bernese Mountain Dog Puppy Guide: Breeder to First Week Home
Health testing to demand from a breeder, a full first-week checklist, and the growth milestones to expect month by month.
June 2026Read more
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