2. Bernese Mountain Dog

With their striking tri-color coats of black, rust, and bright white, Bernese Mountain Dogs are visually stunning animals. Swiss farmers originally bred them to drive cattle, pull milk carts, and serve as versatile farm companions. Today, they are beloved for their easygoing and affectionate personalities.

A healthy male typically weighs between 80 and 115 pounds. Because they thrive on human companionship, they prefer being exactly wherever you are. They are highly attuned to human emotions, making them exceptionally sweet tempered dogs who offer wonderful emotional support. Because they sport a heavy, wooly undercoat, they thrive in cold weather and love the snow, though they require significant air conditioning during hot summer months to stay comfortable.