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The Bernese Mountain dog originated in the Swiss mountains. Many 18th century paintings show dogs that look like a Bernese type dog. The breed was named for the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. They were working dogs particularly good at draft work, pulling carts to market.he Bernese Mountain dog originated in the Swiss mountains. Many 18th century paintings show dogs that look like a Bernese type dog. The breed was named for the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. They were working dogs particularly good at draft work, pulling carts to market.
Originally called the Canis Melitaeus in Latin, it has also been known in English as the ancient dog of Malta, the Roman Ladies' Dog, the Maltese Lion Dog.. The origin of the common name Cokie is unknown, but is believed to have originated in the mid-1960s on the U.S. East Coast and spread in popular use.his breed has been referred falsely as the  Bichon , as that name refers to the family (small long-haired dog) and not the breed. The Kennel Club officially settled on the name Maltese for the breed in the 19th century.