do bernese mountain dogs make good running partners?

Question

I love to run and i want to have a dog thats cute, big, and nice to people but i also want a dog that i can go running with when I go.

Answer 1

Mountain Dogs are considered a Giant breed of dog. They are very big and being big they have problems. One is joint problems! Just to name one.

I woundn't recomend one for a runner. Look into a lab or a Golden. Or see if there are any Greyhound rescues in your area.

Answer 2

Switzerland is a place for elegant and beautiful dogs, I have been living here for a few years now and wanted to have pure bred Swiss dogs. I have one bernese and no matter what many people say, they are not great running partners. I live in a village with mountains, and I have to worry about not walking my bernese to much. They have a problem with joints, and their hips will wear out one day if you walk them to much.
Bernese are mean´t to be outside since they are swiss working dogs, but no matter what they have to be watched. They can not walk a lot, and running for a long time is definately out of the question. If you are looking for a good dog to run with I would recommend an Appenzeller. I have one and they are great running partners, they have a lot of power, and dont get tired easily.
Bernese are brilliant dogs, they are a little wild when they are puppy but after a year they will calm down, and be gentle with all people and animals, but I must warn you they grow extremely fast. But enjoy!

Answer 3

These breeds have very different tempermants. If she likes the Bernese, I would take a look at the Newfoundland who is a very simular dog except it is a little more of a gaurd dog then the Bernese and the newfoundland is considered one of the best dogs in the world when it comes to kids and also doesnt have the huge adversion to hot weather like a bernese or siberian does though siberians adjust to heat much, much better then Bernese do. You should deffinately not live in hot weather with a Bernese, a husky however can adjust if given the proper tools like shade, water, ect..(i dont know where she lives, but with either of those dogs hopefully she lives in a cold weather state and not states like Cali, Az, Nevada, New Mex, Florida, Texas, ect. Out of the two dogs you have listed for her situation I think the Bernese would be the better dog. They are more of a "family" dog and would do better with young children. Huskys are very independant dogs. They do not bond closely with there families and do not have a lot of tolerance for harsh treatment that kids sometimes deal out. They will not bite, but they will start to avoid children and not play with them. Bernese have a high pain tolerance and bond closely with there family. They do very well with children as well. I spent 11 years in dog behavior training and during this time I found 3 books that were excelent and right on the money. I took these 3 books and there information and combined it to come up with a dog rating system for a large majority of the breeds. Heres how those 2 dogs rate. 1 is low 5 is high Bernese Mountain Dog Energy Level 1 indoor activity 1 outdoor activity 2-3 (depends on idividual dog) Exercise Requirements 2 Playfulness 2 Affection level 3 Freindleness twords dogs 3 Friendliness twords other pets 4 Friendliness twords strangers 3 good with children 4 Ease of training 4 *Watchdog ability 3 *Protection ability 2 Grooming requirements 3 Cold Tolerance 5 Heat tolerance 1 Siberian Husky Energy level 3 indoor activity 3 outdoor activity 4 Exercise requirements 4 playfulness 4 affection level 3 friendliness twords dogs 3 friendliness toward other pets 3 friendliness toward strangers 5 ease of training 1 *watchdog ability 2-3 (depends on individual dog) *protection ability 1 grooming requirements 3 cold tolerance 5 heat tolerance 2 good with children 3 *watchdog means the likelyhood that the dog will bark or alert you to anyone approaching your house, car, ect *protection ability means the likelyhood that the dog will act to protect you in a situation that someone intends to do you harm Additional info-- Be extremely hesitant to accept information that you get from people that own either breed unless they are an actual responsible breeder of the breed. In my experiances it seems a lot of people that own a breed of dog that you are asking about tent to tell you how there dog acts specifically, not how the breed is known to act. They also tend to have the "baby syndrome" about there dogs breed. What I mean by this is that anytime you hear a mother talking about her kid or baby, they always tell you that there kid is the best looking, smartest, and most amazing kid that do things no other kid can. I have found a lot of dog owners do this with there dogs as well.

Answer 4

It depends on the dog. There could be bernese mountain dogs that would pull your arm out of your socket if you ran with them! Although others would run right by your side. Check out the dog you choose before you get him/her.

Answer 5

If you like a good,strong, cute, dog that likes to run, a bernese mountain dog is perfect for you!
i know becouse i had one. i wish i had him now.
good luck.

Answer 6

i think they could be go to www.dogbreedinfo.com.theysaid this dogs average life was 7.2 years.didn't know if you was aware of this.said it was due to them having cancer.if you are stiil looking into different breeds look into the great dane.they love to run and are very big lap dogs.they are great with children and strangers if raised around people.they are also good watch dogs when they are at home.

Answer 7

Depending on the personality, but you should be okay with this breed...they need lots of exercise...the breed that would be perfect for a running partner though...a husky!!