Bernese Mountain Dog Health Problems - Health Issues in Bernese Mountain Dogs

Your Online Guide to Common Health Conditions Affecting Bernese Mountain Dog Dogs and Puppies

Like any purebred or designer breed of dog, the Bernese Mountain Dog dog breed can inherit certain canine disorders from it's ancestors. We've provided information about common Bernese Mountain Dog health problems below.

Please note that while these health issues can occur in the breed, buying a puppy from a highly reputable, knowledgeable Bernese Mountain Dog breeder who is knowledgeable about health issues in the breed, and actively screens for these disorders can go a long way towards having a healthy, long lived and joyful Bernese Mountain Dog companion. Choose your breeder carefully - and NEVER buy a Bernese Mountain Dog puppy from a pet store or newspaper ad.

Some common health concerns for your Bernese Mountain Dog included; CHD, elbow dysphasia, mast cell tumour, gastric torsion, cataracts, entopion, ectropion, SAS, hypomyelination, allergies, hepatocerebellar degeneration, hypothyroidism, PRA.

Note: The Bernese Mountain Dog is intolerant to heat and is very susceptible to heat stroke.

The Bernese Mountain Dog has a short life expectancy. There is a Swiss expression explains the Bernese Mountain Dog most succinctly, Three years a young dog and three years an old dog, All else is a gift from God.

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