Overview of the Bernese Mountain Dog breed, covering its history, physical traits, temperament, and care needs. The video explains what makes this breed distinctive, how to train them, and what health issues to watch for.
The Bernese Mountain Dog or Bernese Mountain Dog is a very popular dog today as it is an excellent family dog that also performs very well in some tasks such as search and rescue and therapy support for adults and children. It is undoubtedly an excellent dog in many ways. If you want to know more about this noble, gentle and affectionate dog, do not miss this new video by an animal expert. Foreign the Bernese Mountain Dog is an old farm dog that inhabited the pre Alpine area and part of the plain near Bern, Switzerland. In that region it was commonly used as a guard dog, a dog trainer and a draft dog that is pulling small carts with products, mainly milk and dairy products. At first these dogs were known as Der Bakler according to the FCI standard for the breed. This was because they were very frequently seen at an inn called Terbaxe de Rittberg in the canton of Bern. Over time the Bernese Mountain Dog gained popularity as a family show and general working dog due to its good nature and remarkable beauty. In 1910 the name of the breed was changed to the Bernese Mountain Dog. Today this breed is the most popular of all Swiss mountain dogs and has enthusiasts in different parts of the world. Due to its tricolor coat, long hair and above average size, this dog is simply beautiful. Its head is large but in excellent proportion to the rest of the body. The coat is one of the most noticeable characteristics of the breed. It is long, shiny and straight or slightly wavy. The base color is jet black with reddish brown markings and white spots in a distinctive distribution. The Bernese Mountain Dog has a height at the withers of between 64 and 70 cm and a weight of around 50 kg kilogram. The Bernese Mountain Dog is an excellent dog for all types of families as long as they have an active lifestyle full of stimulation that encourages this dog to develop all its abilities both physical and mental. It is a calm dog, independent, confident, docile and peaceful inside the home. It is perfect for adult families but also for families with children. The Bernese Mountain Dog will enjoy playing with the little ones on their trips to the dog park or to the mountains, but will also know how to relax when they arrive home. It is an excellent babysitting dog. The Bernese Mountain Dog's coat should be brushed three times a week. However, during shedding seasons it is ideal to brush it every day to prevent our home from becoming full of hair and excessive dirt. On the other hand, it is advisable to bathe it when it is really dirty, but if not, it is ideal to bathe it approximately Every two months. Due to its large size, this type of dog should go to the dog groomer if we do not have a large bathtub at home. Although they have a calm temperament, these dogs do not adapt well to a sedentary life. As they have great exercise needs. It is essential that they are allowed to take three daily walks combined with physical exercise. For this reason, life in a house with a garden may be much more appropriate for them to be able to exercise beyond daily walks. We must not forget that the Bernese mountain dog is a dog that needs company and affection. It is a very sociable dog. It would be ideal for it to spend most of its time with us and for it to be able to relate to other people and dogs and environments. Like any dog, it is important to socialize it from a young age, but its socialization is usually easy due to its calm and willing temperament. Although it tends to be reserved with strangers, it can quickly get along if treated positively. Training is easy with this breed. If positive reinforcement is used. These dogs can learn a wide range of commands and skills as they are very intelligent. Therefore, it is advisable to add intelligence, games and varied activities to their daily education and stimulation to help them stay mentally active. The main behavioral problem that this breed can suffer from is destructiveness. Bernese mountain dogs can be very destructive dogs if they do not receive enough exercise and company. It is essential to understand this point if we are going to adopt one. In addition to these details, we must not forget that the Bernese mountain dog will greatly enjoy their basic obedience sessions. Teaching them basic obedience commands will be fun for us and for them who will feel valued, stimulated and mentally active. Let's not forget that this is a very large dog and that a lack of education and training can turn against us if we have not worked hard enough on it. In addition, regular obedience and education practice will undoubtedly improve their relationship with humans and help us understand and guide them. The Vernazza dog is susceptible to diseases like any other dog. For this reason, it is vitally important to visit the vet regularly every six months to rule out any health problems. The most common health problems in the Bernese mountain dog are the hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, gastric torsion, hisiocytosis, progressive retinal atrophy. Heat shock is also very common due to its thick coat, so extreme precautions must be taken to avoid it if you live in a temperate or warm place. Let's not forget other details related to health, such as internal and external deworming, as well as following the vaccination schedule. All these details will help you keep your Vernazza dog in good health. Its life expectancy is between eight and nine years. Now that you know the Bernese mountain dog a little better, what do you like most about it? 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