Bernese Mountain Dog — Age in Human Years
Gentle giants with a stunning tri-color coat. Berners are deeply loving family dogs — but their cancer rate is heartbreaking (nearly 1 in 2 die from cancer).
Average lifespan: 7–10 years • giant breed • 32–52 kg
3 years old
1 yr20 yrs
Size Category
About the Bernese Mountain Dog
Gentle giants with a stunning tri-color coat. Berners are deeply loving family dogs — but their cancer rate is heartbreaking (nearly 1 in 2 die from cancer).
Size
giant
Lifespan
7–10 yrs
Trainability
4/5
Energy
2–4/5
⚠️ Health Concerns
Cancer (extremely high rate) • Hip and elbow dysplasia • Bloat • Progressive retinal atrophy
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