Bernese mountain dog

American

noun

one of a Swiss breed of large, long-haired dogs having a black coat with white and russet-brown or deep-tan markings.

Bernese mountain dog British

noun

a strong sturdy dog of a breed with a bushy tail and a long silky black coat with reddish-brown and white markings, often used as a working farm dog

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Etymology

Origin of Bernese mountain dog

First recorded in 1930–35

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Bernese mountain dog

On Sunday, a group of Bernese mountain dog owners gathered outside to say their goodbyes.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2025

The family of the 7-month-old Bernese mountain dog rushed her to a Corona veterinary center after she began vomiting.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2025

At first, the filmmakers chose to model their dog after a Bernese mountain dog.

From New York Times ● Feb. 23, 2020

Martin Kihn is writing a book about training his Bernese mountain dog, Hola.

From Slate ● Jan. 21, 2010

When we inherited Rugby, as a 1-year-old from a couple who were moving overseas, they told us he was part Bernese mountain dog and “part something else.”

From Washington Post

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