Faithfulness and easy-going temperaments are the two main qualities that make Bernese Mountain Dogs popular aside from the native lands. According to AKC Rankings of 2019, these dogs stood at 22 among the most popular dog breeds in the United States.
Berner is the oldest and purest dog breed that is aboriginal to Switzerland (the region known as Bern), which is completely spelled as “The Purebred Bernese Mountain Dog.” Due to the overwhelming power of this dog, it was mostly employed in heavy tasks in Swiss Dairy Farms, such as pulling the heavy carts.
Since the arrival of this Bernese dog in the United States in 1926, it has been getting incremental popularity with each passing year. The dog is now equally famous as a working and domestic dog. Like its popularity, its parentage is also getting well-known as a designer dog.
In addition, mixing this dog with other breeds creates some beautiful and unique coat colors which dog lovers and enthusiasts adore. In this article, we will share details of two popular Bernese mountain dog mixes; Poodles and Golden retrievers.
Bernese mixes are often on the larger side
It is known by many dog owners and lovers that dogs that are crossbreeds possess some great qualities from their parents. In addition, some designer dogs tilt more in terms of characteristics towards one side, either their mother or father. So, where the mixed dog breeds lean most, we are not sure what genes are expected from the consequent dog.
After some research and practical experience, we can tell that Bernese mix dogs are bigger in size. Generally, these mixed dogs are gigantic when we look at either of their parents. You will always find them passive in attitude, and a touch of softness is present in their nature which they inherit from Bernese Mountain Dogs.
In terms of character, a mixed Bernese mountain dog possesses a strong but relatively shy one. So, let’s begin exploring two of the famous Bernese mix dog breeds.
Poodles
Bernedoodles
When poodles are mixed with Bernese Mountain Dogs, the resulting dogs are known as ‘Bernedoodles.’ Like many other designer breeds, Bernedoodles also exhibit the properties of each other. For instance, the curlier hair is gifted from their poodle parent, while the color of the hair and some beautiful markings are due to the Bernese mountain dog parent.
Hypoallergenic
In addition, the dog inherits the quality of being hypoallergenic from its poodle parent, as the Bernedoodle gets a single coat from the poodle side. While the Bernese mountain dog is not hypoallergenic, so it is unlikely that it gives the designer dogs any such property.
Size & Weight
The next important thing is the size of the mixed breed dog. Usually, the standard-sized poodles are used for breeding purposes, so we can say that the resulting Bernedoodle will be 17-25 inches in height. While the average weight will lie around 50-100 pounds.
Exercise
Due to the enriched energy in a bernedoodle, make sure to give it an exercise session lasting for at least an hour. Moreover, the dog is also packed with amazing hunting skills, so it will sniff all the way around to judge various things. In addition, you can also easily train them, including the potty training crate.
Coat & Colors
White, black, brown, grey, and any other color combinations of the group are all acceptable choices for the Bernedoodle’s coat color. There is no actual “breed standard,” as the AKC defines it, because this breed is a mixture.
A single coat covers Bernedoodles. However, their Berner parent has a double coat, while their Poodle parent has a single coat. They could generate a coat with less shedding hairs than its Berner father and simpler maintenance requirements.
Golden Retriever
Golden Mountain Dog
Like the poodle version of Bernedoodles, the mixed breed between a golden retriever and Bernese mountain dogs is known as ‘Golden Mountain Dog.’ The dog is fantastic and loved worldwide due to its friendly nature, gifted from its Goldern Retriever parent.
Nature and Temperament
In addition, he is extremely affectionate with his family, and after he gets to know them, he is equally affectionate with strangers. These dogs like to live in the company of their family members the whole day, and they highly dislike it if their owners leave them alone.
Due to their gentle nature, golden mountain dogs are known as the best family and children dogs; these dogs also go well with other home pets.
Size & Weight
The dog needs a lot of space to be properly housed due to its large size and overwhelming weight. A full-grown golden mountain dog has a height of around 23-27 inches and a weight of around 70-110 pounds.
Exercise
The dog needs to keep its large body fit, so an exercise of at least 40 and recommended 60 minutes is mandatory daily. In addition, the physical and mental stimulation of the dog demands that it must undergo intense exercises.
Due to its demands, he would also benefit from a range of exercises throughout the week. He would make a fantastic running companion for mountainous terrain, a fetching partner for a lakeside game, or a helper for moving objects about your ranch.
Coat & Colors
The golden mountain dog possesses the coat qualities of both of its parents, which is medium to long fur. In addition, the dog’s coat is doubled layer so that he can remain safe from the harsh winters of the Scottish Highlands. The coat will be velvety, no matter whether it is straight or wavy.
With the addition of the Bernese markings, his colorings are extremely unpredictable; he will have a solid golden or black coat. You should expect to routinely use a de-shedder to keep your home free of pet dander because both parent breeds have longer hair.
Final Words
A mixture of Bernese mountain dogs with some other renowned breeds will result in the preferred choices of many parents and dog lovers worldwide.
Although each has unique characteristics inherited from their other parents, you can always count on a Bernese Mountain Dog to be a genuinely friendly dog who enjoys spending time with his family and is a little reserved around strangers.
The size of this breed might be an issue for some people, but the designer dog craze, which has grown immensely popular in recent years, is quickly making this breed one of its preferred parents.
