Black Mouth Cur has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Bernese Mountain Dog has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Active
Kind
Protective
Fearless
Loyal
Trainable

Affectionate
Intelligent
Faithful
Loyal

Black Mouth Curs are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Bernese Mountain Dogs are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Black Mouth Curs are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Choose a Bernese Mountain Dog if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

United States

Switzerland

Hounds, Terriers, Feist-type Dogs

Molosser, Mastiff-type

American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Continental Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Canine Association, Inc.

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry

1700s

Ancient Times

Hound
Scenthound (UKC)

Working (AKC:1937)
Guardian Dogs (UKC)

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Brown
Black
Fawn
Isabella
Brindle

Black
Brown
White

Black Mouth Curs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Bernese Mountain Dogs have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

A Black Mouth Cur can have a litter of 12-18 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Bernese Mountain Dog can have a litter of 7-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Black Mouth Curs are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

The Bernese Mountain Dog breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Elbow Dysplasia
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Bloat
Histicytosis
Dental Disease
Meningitis
Obesity

Ear Infections
Entropion
Ectropion
Cataracts
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Cerebellar Abiotrophy
Kidney Problems
Color Dilution Alopecia

Eye Examinations
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

Eye
Hip
Elbow
Blood And Urine Protein Screens
Up:Uc Ratio For Kidney Function
CT Scan
Dental Examination
Allergy Tests

Black Mouth Cur has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Bernese Mountain Dog has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Black Mouth Curs need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Bernese Mountain Dogs need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Black Mouth Cur has low drooling tendency, suitable for those who dislike drool marks.

Bernese Mountain Dog drools quite a bit, consider a different breed if drool is unappealing.

Hiking, Camping, Watching tv, Playing, Running, Walking, Fetching, Tug-of-war

Walking, Petting, Sniffing, Exploring, Playing, Fetching, Smelling, Greeting, Jumping, Running, Cuddling, Rolling around, Sunbathing, Sniffing grass, Rolling, Walk, Bark, Play, Run, Pet, Lick, Chase, Fetch, Kiss, Shake, Eating Snacks, Nap, Soccer, Road trip, Tug-of-war

Black Mouth Curs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Bernese Mountain Dogs are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Black Mouth Cur, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bernese Mountain Dog, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Black Mouth Cur has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Bernese Mountain Dog requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 40-95 pound (18 - 43 kg) Black Mouth Cur feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 90-120 pound (41 - 54 kg) Bernese Mountain Dog feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Black Mouth Cur is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Bernese Mountain Dog is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Black Mouth Cur is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Bernese Mountain Dog is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Black Mouth Curs are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Bernese Mountain Dog is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

The Black Mouth Cur is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Bernese Mountain Dogs can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Black Mouth Curs have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Bernese Mountain Dogs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Black Mouth Curs are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Bernese Mountain Dogs are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Black Mouth Curs are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Bernese Mountain Dogs have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.