My bernese mountain dog only has a white line from her nose to between her eyes. You don't see too many like that. Is that normal? Or could she be mixed?

A: The AKC Standard calls for a White Muzzle and Blaze. It's doesn't mean she's not a purebred though, many dogs are mismarked - It just means she doesn't qualify for Conformation Showing.

Here is the standard for Color and Marking:

Color and Markings
The Bernese Mountain Dog is tri-colored. The ground color is jet black. The markings are rich rust and clear white. Symmetry of markings is desired. Rust appears over each eye, on the cheeks...

I might get a bernese mountain dog this summer. But I have 2 cats and i'm worried if the dog or the cats could get hurt while playing.

A: I'm sure they will get along fine. Mine doesn't like cats lol even though she is like one hundred times the size of cats she is afraid of them. But if yours grows up with the cats there shouldn't be a problem. Good luck

My bernese mountain dog needs a doggy companion. I am not sure what breed gets along well with any other breeds.
The vet recommended a so-called playmate but toys---nothing works.It keeps being very quiet. I don't think people wifthout dogs will understand.

A: Bernese Mountain Dogs are similar in temperament to many types of dogs, like Newfoundlands, St. Bernards, Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and the Mastiff. Any of these would be an even tempered playmate for your Bernese, but there are many other types of dogs which would be playful and keep your dog well excersised.

Any of the northern breed (spitz type) dogs are energetic, friendly and fun, but they do need a lot of grooming in spring and fall. It also depends on the...