Bernese Mountain Dog
ChienGéantPoids 36–55 kgEspérance 6–9 ans
The tricolor gentle giant with a short life: histiocytic sarcoma and other cancers are the breed's heaviest burden, plus hips/elbows and GDV.
Tempérament : Tender and devoted, superb with children, earnest worker
🩺 Maladies fréquentes et risques
Élevé
Histiocytic sarcoma and other cancers
Signature breed burden — any persistent lump or weight loss gets checked immediately
Élevé
Hip/elbow dysplasia
High rate — image at age 1-2
Fréquent
Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV)
Giant deep-chested prevention
À surveiller
Degenerative myelopathy (DM)
DNA test available
📋 Dépistages conseillés et fréquence
- #1Full exam (twice yearly, cancer surveillance)
- #2Hip/elbow X-rays (age 1-2)
- #3Monthly lump and weight monitoring
🍚 Nutrition
Controlled giant-puppy growth; split adult meals against GDV.
🛁 Soins quotidiens
Cold-loving, heat-hating; short life — set a strict exam rhythm from puppyhood; moderate exercise.
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