Bernese Mountain Dogs and Golden Retrievers

    • Gold Top Dog

    Bernese Mountain Dogs and Golden Retrievers

    What are they like -- grooming, training, behavior and such? How much exercise do they need? I've always thought they were beautiful dogs. In addition, with Golden Retrievers, how different in temperament are they from Labrador Retrievers? 
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    I read that, they're super nice dogs, perfect for family. Also they all look alike, easy to train....
     
    Grooming it's quite obvious, exercise daily walks prehaps
    • Bronze
    Anyone have any pictures of their Bernese Mtn. dogs? I draw different breeds and am having trouble finding decent pictures of them.
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    Here's a copule pictures for you.


     
    The ones I've met have really nice temperments.  This is what AKC says about temperment:
     
    Temperament
    The temperament is self-confident, alert and good-natured, never sharp or shy. The Bernese Mountain Dog should stand steady, though may remain aloof to the attentions of strangers.

    Grooming & training I'm not sure about as I've never owned one.  If you're worried about grooming being an issue what about a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?  They look almost exactly like the Bernese, but have short hair instead (also great temperments).
    • Bronze
    Thanks melindar! I think I might be able to use the second one especially.