posted by ParNone:I was all set to get a Bernese, but utlimately changed my mind due to their average lifespan being only 6-8 years. >>>>>>>>

Hey! Me too! 10 years ago, I was considering getting
Bernese. Until I found out how short their life span was.
I also could not bare to have my heart broken.
IF they ever fix their gene pool, and Bermese
start living an afterage of 11-13 years, that would be my next breed.