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

Davis said she’s currently trying to find someone to foster a Bernese mountain dog.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2025

The 70-pound Bernese mountain dog would pace his family’s home in Interlaken, N.Y., like a caged bear.

From New York Times ● Aug. 25, 2022

She’d been fostering dogs for a few months since her own Bernese mountain dog died young, at age 5, from cancer.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 22, 2020

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

From Slate ● Jan. 21, 2010

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