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Bernese mountain dog

noun Ber·nese mountain dog \ˈbər-ˌnēz-, -ˌnēs-\

Definition of BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG

:  any of a breed of large powerful long-coated black dogs of Swiss origin that have tan and white markings and were developed as draft animals
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Origin of BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG

Bern, Switzerland
First Known Use: 1935

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