Meet 13 Rugged Mountain Dog Breeds

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Bernese Mountain Dog

Bernese Mountain Dog: Popular, large, tricolored breed from Swiss Alps. Gentle, intelligent, and great for families. Daily brushing needed.

Great Pyrenees

Pyrenean Mountain Dog: French livestock guardian. White coat, protective, independent. Needs socialization and obedience training.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog: Swiss breed, tricolor coat. Calm, friendly, trainable. Moderate exercise, not for intense workouts.

St. Bernard

Saint Bernard: Rescuer turned family pet. Patient, affectionate, watchful. Shedding, drooling. Regular grooming required.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Entlebucher Mountain Dog: Small but mighty. Rare breed. Affectionate, energetic, independent. Needs exercise and purpose.

Kuvasz

Kuvasz: Hungarian mountain dog. Guarding, territorial. Not ideal for families. Expert training, socialization necessary.

Tibetan Mastiff

Tibetan Mastiff: Himalayan guardian. Protective, not for beginners. Nocturnal, needs space. Not recommended for families with young kids.

Newfoundland

Newfoundland: Cuddly giant. Sweet, friendly, great with kids. Originally fishing companions. Expert swimmers, excellent family dogs.

Leonberger

Leonberger: German giant. Versatile and intelligent. Affectionate with family, prefers humans over other dogs. Ideal for large families.

Anatolian Shepherd

Anatolian Shepherd: Turkish livestock guard. Independent, expert herder. Difficult to train. Used to protect flocks from predators.

Icelandic Sheepdog

Icelandic Sheepdog: Viking's native breed. Small but hardy. Family-friendly. Watchful, good with kids. Thick coat for cold climates.

Karakachan Bear Dog

Karakachan Bear Dog: Bulgarian guard. Independent, protective. Wary of strangers. Best as working dogs. Good for families with large spaces.

Appenzeller Sennenhund

Appenzeller Sennenhund: Working dog. Wary of strangers. Good with dogs. Needs space. Not recommended for families with young kids.