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Houndmedium🌍 Switzerlandscent hound used for hunting hare and rabbit
Bernese Hound
Friendly, determined, calm, sociable
Popularity
532
Berner Laufhund; melodic-nosed hare hound with stamina and friendly nature.
Lifespan
12–14 years
Coat
short, smooth and dense, very fine on head and leathers
Colors
tricolor, black and tan, orange and white
Male height
19–23 in
Female height
18–22 in
Male weight
35–50 lb
Female weight
30–45 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
3
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
2
Prey drive
5
Barking
4
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
3
Good with other dogs
2
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
1
Drooling
1
Coat length
2
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
3
