Mountain Dog Varieties. As with most larger dog breeds the bernese mountain dog has a shorter lifespan of 7 10 years and can be prone to hip dysplasia elbow dysplasia gastric torsion and mast cell tumors. Weighs 70 to 110 pounds.
Regarded by many as the most beautiful of the four breeds of swiss mountain dogs the bernese is the only one with a long coat. Lives 7 to 10 years. As with most larger dog breeds the bernese mountain dog has a shorter lifespan of 7 10 years and can be prone to hip dysplasia elbow dysplasia gastric torsion and mast cell tumors.
Weighs 85 to 140 pounds.
Usually good with kids this breed is friendly gentle and laid back says andrew patterson co vice president of leonberger rescue pals they need to be part of a family and are often good. Lives 7 to 10 years. Bernard is also known for its rescue ability. Mountain dog breeds are working dogs that are dog breed for a variety of purposes.