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Bernese mountain dog

noun

  1. one of a Swiss breed of large, long-haired dogs having a black coat with white and russet-brown or deep-tan markings.

Bernese mountain dog

noun

  1. a strong sturdy dog of a breed with a bushy tail and a long silky black coat with reddish-brown and white markings, often used as a working farm dog

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Bernese mountain dog1

First recorded in 1930–35

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Example Sentences

Marty was in a drunken haze when his wife Gloria announced she was adopting a Bernese Mountain Dog.

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