Falling into the large Size category, Bernese Mountain Dog Size varies between sexes. With male Bernese Mountain Dogs standing between 25 inches to 27 inches in height, female Bernese Mountain Dogs are generally 23 inch to 26 inches tall at the withers.
The Bernese Mountain Dog is a very heavy but sturdy Dog and has a thick double coat. Many Bernese Mountain Dog breeders believe that a healthy diet is key for the Bernese Mountain Dog to reach its full potential growth. Breed experts agree with this fact and claim that the better diet that the Bernese Mountain Dog receives, the better condition the Dog's health will be in.
Even though a high quality, healthy diet is advised, it is important to ensure the Bernese Mountain Dog is not overfed, due to the breed being prone to obesity.
From being a young puppy, the Bernese Mountain Dog will grow at a continual speed which is helped by their large appetite and love for exercise. However, it must be remembered that as the Dog has a proneness to obesity, the Bernese Mountain Dog's need for exercise must be met, with regular walks taking place.
