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The Bernese Mountain Dog takes its name from the
Canton of Bern in Switzerland, its native land. It
is one of the four Swiss tri-colour breeds known by
the collective name Sennenhunde, the only one of the
four with a long coat. The Bernese Mountain Dog and
his ancestors lived for many generations as farm dogs,
with occasional use as draft dogs. From this background
developed a hardy, natural, good-natured working breed
that today is known principally as a faithful family
companion.
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