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Bernese Mountain Dog
Calm, good-natured, affectionate
Also known as: berner, bernese
- Adult weight
- 32–52 kg
- Life expectancy
- 7–10 years
- Size
- Giant
- Exercise
- Moderate
- Origin
- Switzerland
- Group
- Working
Reference update: · Not veterinary-reviewedCompare weight & lifespan with the American Kennel Club breed profile ↗
Health topics to discuss with your vet
- ●Histiocytic sarcoma (very high cancer rate)Breed-specific association not yet verified.
- ●Hip and elbow dysplasiaBreed-specific association not yet verified. General condition reference: OFA – Hip dysplasia ↗
- ●Gastric dilatation-volvulusBreed-specific association not yet verified. General condition reference: Merck Vet Manual – Gastric dilation and volvulus ↗
- ●Degenerative myelopathyBreed-specific association not yet verified. General condition reference: Merck Vet Manual – Degenerative spinal diseases ↗
Not a diagnosis or a complete risk list. A general condition reference explains a disease but does not establish increased risk in this breed or group. Unsourced associations still need verification.
Care tips
- ✓Avoid heat; heavy coat
- ✓Watch for lameness and lumps
Calculators for your Bernese Mountain Dog
Sources & review
Reference update 25 October 2026; not an independent veterinary review. Direct breed evidence is identified above. General directories below do not verify every listed health association.
- Official breed profile – Bernese Mountain Dog ↗
- OFA – Hip dysplasia ↗
- Merck Vet Manual – Gastric dilation and volvulus ↗
- Merck Vet Manual – Degenerative spinal diseases ↗
- Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) – Breed nomenclature ↗
- The Kennel Club (UK) – Breeds A to Z ↗
- American Kennel Club – Dog breeds ↗
- UFAW – Genetic welfare problems of companion animals ↗
- Orthopedic Foundation for Animals – Health screening ↗
Weight and lifespan are typical ranges for healthy adults from breed standards and veterinary references; individuals vary. Not veterinary advice.