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Bernese mountain dog

Bernese mountain dog , breed of sturdy working dog first brought to Switzerland by the invading Roman armies over two millennia ago. It stands from 23 to 27 in. (58-69 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 50 to 70 lb (23-32 kg). Its long, silky, slightly wavy coat is jet black with a white blaze up the face, white on the chest, feet, and tip of tail, and russet-brown or tan markings on all four legs and above the eyes. For hundreds of years in its native canton of Bern, the Bernese mountain dog was used as a draft animal by the local merchants to haul cartloads of goods to market. Today it is raised principally for show competition and as a pet. See dog .

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	Lucky to be here.(Letters to the Editor) Magazine article from: Swiss News; 8/1/2003; ; 140 words ; ...that I would like to share with Swiss News. The Bernese mountain dog (Berner Sennenhund) was near extinction at the...with the rising interest in the St. Bernard, the Bernese mountain dog fell into a minority lot. Thanks to Franz Schertenlieb... Read more
	WILLIAM H. MACY.(Interview) Magazine article from: Interview; 5/1/2000; ; 330 words ; ...Bill's dog. I talked to Bill and Walter, amazing Bernese mountain dog, at a cafe. WILLIAM H. MACY: I'm living this incredible...Texas. william H. Macy, photographed with his Bernese mountain dog waiter, wears a jacket and shirt by BOSS Hugo... Read more
	Chorley pups could be first of new breed. Newspaper article from: Chorley Guardian (Chorley, England); 4/18/2007; 383 words ; ...have uncovered a new breed of dog after their Dalmation called Tom accidentally mated with their seven-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog Cassie. Cath and Graham Wilson, of Drinkhouse Road, have dubbed the two unlikely puppies 'Bermations' and after... Read more
	Pregosin, Ann. The dogs who grew me; a tribute to the six dogs who taught me what really matters in life.(Brief Article)(Book Review) Magazine article from: Kliatt; 3/1/2004; ; 215 words ; ...Daisy, a cocker spaniel bought for the author's daughter; and lastly Ty1er, the all-loving, highly intelligent Bernese Mountain Dog who continues to share life with Pregosin and her family. Pregosin writes with experience, expressing her patience... Read more
	Gala days raise [pounds sterling]20,000 to help hospice survive. Newspaper article from: Lancashire Evening Post (Preston, England); 6/12/2006; 115 words ; ...raise [pounds sterling]20,000 this year. Hundreds of people turned up to see a martial arts demonstration, police horses, Bernese Mountain dogs, a crafts marquee and the various stalls. Sara White, who helped to organise the event on Chancery Road, Chorley... Read more
	Groomed and ready for Crufts show. Newspaper article from: Horncastle News (Horncastle, England); 2/26/2008; 252 words ; ...expected to participate, including entries from overseas. Judith McDowell from New York has entered her three year old Pyrenean mountain dog, Toyah. I'm really looking forward to going, said Mrs McDowell, who has been going along to the annual competition for more... Read more
	Vet's new surgery is just purr-fect. Newspaper article from: Shields Gazette (South Shields, England); 7/18/2008; 247 words ; ...laboratories, x-ray facilities and operating theatre. The all-women team opened its doors to the first customer - Otto, a Bernese mountain dog. Ms Moor said: We're looking forward to meeting many of the area's residents, and their pets, in the weeks to... Read more
	Your pictures: Post your snaps online. Newspaper article from: Ballymena Times (Ballymena, Northern Ireland); 7/19/2007; 103 words ; ...Portglenone - pic by Mary Bowyer Galgorm Castle rainbow - pic by Sam Judson. What a wash out! Firemen brush excess water from TK Maxx premises after a cloudburst. Ross Logue & his Bernese Mountain Dog Flame ready for the the parade in Ahoghill. Read more
	Showtime for pedigree pals. Newspaper article from: Northants Evening Telegraph (Kettering, England); 3/6/2008; 700+ words ; ...German Spitz) Mrs Grayling and Ms Miles, Stanwick (Bernese Mountain Dog) Mr and Mrs Green, Wellingborough (Irish Red and...Newfoundland) Mrs and Mr Inglis, Corby (Pyrenean Mountain Dog) Mr James and Mr Davies, Desborough (Tibetan Terrier... Read more
	Dogs get a chance to best a PBS pig; Cummings School has `screen' test.(LOCAL NEWS) Newspaper article from: Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA); 6/26/2008; 700+ words ; ...fox terrier; D.O.G., a black Labrador; Colmar, a Briard; Ben, a Newfoundland; Duncan, a cocker spaniel; Ariel, a Bernese mountain dog; Kylie and Phoebe, two border collies; and Corona, an English bulldog, sat waiting for direction on a hill overlooking... Read more

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