Bernese Mountain Dog
PerroGigantePeso 36–55 kgEsperanza 6–9 años
The tricolor gentle giant with a short life: histiocytic sarcoma and other cancers are the breed's heaviest burden, plus hips/elbows and GDV.
Temperamento: Tender and devoted, superb with children, earnest worker
🩺 Enfermedades frecuentes y riesgos
Alto
Histiocytic sarcoma and other cancers
Signature breed burden — any persistent lump or weight loss gets checked immediately
Alto
Hip/elbow dysplasia
High rate — image at age 1-2
Frecuente
Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV)
Giant deep-chested prevention
Vigilar
Degenerative myelopathy (DM)
DNA test available
📋 Cribados recomendados y frecuencia
- #1Full exam (twice yearly, cancer surveillance)
- #2Hip/elbow X-rays (age 1-2)
- #3Monthly lump and weight monitoring
🍚 Nutrición
Controlled giant-puppy growth; split adult meals against GDV.
🛁 Cuidados diarios
Cold-loving, heat-hating; short life — set a strict exam rhythm from puppyhood; moderate exercise.
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