Bernese Mountain Dog ,standing
Manufacturer: Schleich
Bernese Mountain Dog
True to life modelling, meticulously handpainted, 1 : 12 scale dog approx 60mm. The Bernese Mountain Dog is a versatile breed of farm dog originating in the canton of Berne in Switzerland. A tri-colored dog of large size, (58-70 cm) at the withers. The breed is instantly recognized by its distinctive tri-color pattern: body, neck, legs, head and ears are solid black; the cheeks, stockings and thumbprints (or ghost eyes) are brown; the toes, chest, muzzle, tail tip and blaze between the eyes white. The eyes are an expressive dark brown and are almond shaped. Male Bernese mountain dogs are normally larger in size than females but both sexes are extremely strong. Bernese Mountain Dogs are quirky, loving dogs, craving love and affection. They love to lean against people, sit on their feet, or lie down under their legs while people sit.