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	Bernese Mountain Dog	Newfoundland
General information
Origin	Switzerland	Canada
FCI group	2	2
Build	Giant	Giant
Height at the withers	60–70 cm	66–71 cm
Weight	40–60 kg	50–70 kg
Coat	Long, dense, smooth or slightly wavy	Medium-long, double, dense
Life expectancy	7–9 years	8–10 years
Average price	€1,000 – €2,000	€1,100 – €1,600
Monthly budget	≈ €221	≈ €221
Compatibility
Families and children	Excellent	Excellent
Daily exercise needs	High	High
Apartment living	Fair	Limited
First-time owners	Fair	Good
Other pets	Very good	Very good
Tolerance of being alone	Limited	Limited
Guarding instinct	Very good	Very good
Strengths and weaknesses
	Obedient Low risk of running away Rarely barks Good health High exercise needs Not very adaptable Prone to destructive behavior High-maintenance coat Sheds a lot Drools a lot	Obedient Low risk of running away Robust health High exercise needs Not very adaptable Prone to destructive behavior Barks a lot High-maintenance coat Sheds a lot Drools a lot

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