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How are the health of the Mountain Dogs? A neighbor of mine had one. It was a very sweet animal but had terrible back problems and only lived about 8 years.

Dan,

Unfortunately their lifespan is short....around 8 years. That is one drawback. They usually die of bone cancer or hip displasia.

The other drawback is that they frequently ingest foreign objects. This is how my last dog (aged 4) died, by ingesting a corn cob that wouldn't pass.

Yea there is a breeder (B.M.D.) that is in Nevada north of Las Vegas that supposedly is breeding Berners that live closer to 10 to 12 years. The only thing is my wife and I would have to drive out there to get one and still pay a pretty penny for one as well. I like how they look and they seem like sweet dogs and supposibly smart and trainable. Right now I have a McNabb a breed that is not recognized by AKC yet but they are related to a boarder collie and are smart and very athletic. I have a freind that just got 3rd place in the Purina Increadble Dog challenge, was on tv today and his is a McNabb too but they called it a boarder collie on tv. Anyway, my wife is not friends with the dog. She is not trained (my dog that is ) and jumps up and is pretty crazy all the time and my wife just can't handle it. Some of the guys that have been comming out to the studio call her 'nut-shot' cause she'll spear you in the groin area if your not paying attention. Now you can see why the wifie dosn't like her.
Anyway, we want a Berner if we can find one.
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