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Sadly, What Is The Main Reason Why Bernese Mountain Dogs Have Such A Short Life Expectancy?
They have a high cancer rate.Unfortunately, Bernese Mountain Dogs have one of the shortest lifespans of any dog breed, if not the shortest.
While the American Kennel Club says that the lifespan of the Bernese Mountain Dog is 7-10 years, most sources put their lifespan at more like 6-8 years. A Swiss study put the median life expectancy of Bernese Mountain Dogs in Switzerland at 8.4 years. A Danish study found the average life expectancy of Bernese Mountain Dogs to be only 7.1 years.
No matter how you slice it, the lifespan of the Bernese Mountain Dog is significantly shorter than the average lifespan of all dog breeds combined, around 10-12 years. While large and giant breed dogs tend to have shorter lifespans than small dogs, Berners have potentially the shortest lifespan of any dog breed.
The biggest factor in the short lifespan of the Bernese Mountain Dog is their high rate of cancer. Around half of all Berners die from cancer, which is a significantly higher rate than most other dog breeds. On average, fewer than one out of every four dogs die from cancer.
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I'm A Vet Nurse And I've Worked With Almost All Dog Breeds - But Bernese Mountain Dogs Are My Favourite For Many Reasons
An Australian vet nurse who has worked with almost every kind of dog has revealed her favourite breed of all time.
Senior nurse and practice manager Tess Nolan spends her days diagnosing and treating dogs and cats on the Gold Coast, conducting everything from pet CPR to X-rays and blood tests.
She frequently shares professional advice and tips for pet lovers and prospective owners - including the dangerous mistakes everyone makes with their dogs.
Tess recently shared that her 'absolute favourite' dog breed is the Bernese Mountain Dog.
The breed is famously known for its calm temperament and gentle giant nature.
Senior nurse and practice manager Tess Nolan spends her days diagnosing and treating dogs and cats on the Gold Coast, conducting everything from pet CPR to X-rays and blood tests
Bernese Mountain Dogs are ideal for colder temperatures as they were originally bred as working dogs in their native Switzerland.
The breed is strong and athletic, and many use the dogs on farms to herd cattle or pull heavy loads through remote areas.
Bernese Mountain Dogs have a short lifespan, and typically live for six-to-eight years on average.
An animal expert also revealed that the breed is a type of 'velcro' dog.
'Bernese Mountain Dogs love being close to their owners and can struggle with separation anxiety if left alone for too long,' he said in a video.
'They're the perfect family dogs, my two-year-old Bernese is great with my infant daughter,' a dad said.
An Australian vet nurse who has worked with almost every kind of dog has revealed that the Bernese Mountain Dog is her favourite breed of all time
'Bernese Mountain Dogs love being close to their owners and can struggle with separation anxiety if left alone for too long,' an animal expert revealed
Many shared their adoration for the beloved pets.
'Truly my favorite breed,' one said. 'There's nothing cuter than a Bernese puppy.'
'I live in a snowy region and they're so perfect - such lovely and gentle dogs,' another said.
'I've had two Bernese dogs, I love them more than anything,' a third said. 'I wish they lived longer.'
Owner Reveals What Her Dog Does Each Morning That Makes Her Day—'Highlight'
While getting up in the morning isn't always easy, this dog owner has shared how her Bernese Mountain dog makes it her favorite time of day.
When Emma Mckean wakes up each morning, she's greeted by Olive, patiently waiting right outside her bedroom door. As soon as 4-year-old Olive sees her owner, her tail starts wagging and there's no way of stopping it.
Mckean, from Melbourne, Australia, told Newsweek that Olive has been doing this for around a year, and it makes her feel "like the luckiest person ever."
"Olive waits outside my bedroom door in the morning, and I usually hear her arrive about half an hour before my alarm. She's waiting for me to get out of bed so she can greet me," she said. "Every day she does that cute little run down the hallway back to her bed, ready for morning cuddles. It's the absolute highlight of my day."
Olive, the Bernese Mountain dog, loves greeting her owner first thing in the morning. Olive waits outside her owner's bedroom for at least 30 minutes, as it's become her new daily routine each morning. @olivethebmdWaking up to a happy, smiling dog can make starting the day much more pleasant. In fact, many owners even love opening their eyes to see their dog first thing in the morning, as a survey by the American Kennel Club (AKC) highlights that 45 percent of dog owners will let their pooch sleep in the same bed as them. So, not only do they get their love and affection during the day, but they're by their side all through the night too.
According to the AKC's survey, other owners prefer to keep some distance during the night however, as 20 percent of respondents said their dog sleeps in a crate, and 17 percent sleep in their own dog bed. Dogs certainly have an array of places to sleep, and many of them will be happy to snooze just about anywhere.
Mckean added that Olive will sometimes be waiting for up to an hour for her to wake up, but this doesn't make her any less excited. Once she starts to wag her tail with sheer joy, "she can barely walk" because she's so excited to see her owner.
The video showing the "best part" of Olive and Mckean's day was shared on the dog's dedicated TikTok account (@olivethebmd) on August 30, and has already amassed more than 33,700 views.
"The social media reaction has been very positive after I shared it to both my TikTok and Instagram. Olive is truly my best friend," Mckean said.
Among the many comments on the video, one Tik Tok user wrote: "Those little toe beans waiting for you," before replying to praise "the full body wag" too.
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