Saint Bernard, Border Collie

Unknown

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15th Century

Blue
Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

White
Brown

Red
Fawn
Isabella

A Border Collie Bernard can have a litter of 6-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Posavac Hound can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Entropion
Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)

Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

None

Ear Infections
Patellar Luxation
Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)

Physical Examination
Serum Chemistry
Complete Blood Count
Optical Examination
Angiocardiogram
Echocardiogram

Ear Examination
Blood Tests and Analysis
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Echocardiogram

Chase, Catch treats, Fetching toys, Running, Walk, Run, Go Camping, Swim, Play, Nap, Fetch, High Five, Speak, Shake, Bath time, Brushing, Dog Parks, Tug-of-war, Off-leash, Bubbles, Doggy Daycare, Tag, Hide & Seek, Ride, Rope

Walk play

Border Collie Bernards are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Posavac Hounds are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Border Collie Bernard, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Posavac Hound, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Border Collie Bernard requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Posavac Hound is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Ideally, Border Collie Bernard should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Posavac Hound should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 45-120 pound (20 - 54 kg) Border Collie Bernard feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 35-45 pound (16 - 20 kg) Posavac Hound feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Border Collie Bernard is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Posavac Hound is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Border Collie Bernard is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Posavac Hound is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.