That’s the spot, Mom! We have to imagine that’s exactly what one Bernese Mountain Dog was thinking as his mama scratched behind his ear. The dog was loving it. So much so that people online ...

These include bloat, degenerative myelopathy (Bernese mountain dog variant) and hip issues. The AKC also advises owners to regularly check a Berner’s ears and teeth for signs of infection.

Bernese mountain dog size. Bernese mountain dogs are a large breed. Males grow to be between 25 and 27.5 inches tall. Females are slightly smaller, between 23 and 26 inches. Males weigh between ...