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Bernese Mountain Dog

History

The breed was used as an all purpose farm dog for guarding property and to drive dairy cattle long distances from the farm to the alpine pastures. The farmers used the Berner to transport their carts of milk and cheese and were known by the locals as "Cheese Dogs." The type was originally called the Dürrbächler, for a small town (Dürrbach) where the large dogs were especially frequent

Rescues

Ben, a Bernese Mountain Dog/Border Collie mix, saved his family from a fire that started after they were asleep. He alerted the babysitter who was able to get the two kids and Ben out to safety.

Shollie

The offspring of a German Shepherd dog and a Rough Collie dog is called a Shollie. They usually inherit the tri-color coat and long nose. Their ears are folded over and stand up fully by the time they are ___ months old. Loyal, smart, vocal. Shollie's shed or "blow their coat" twice a year.

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Appearance

Temperament

Prone to herding.