Bernese Mountain Dog Blog

Have you ever wanted a Bernese mountain dog or you already have one? Do you know exactly how to take care of it? Most people don’t know that a Bernese Mountain Dog can be a fantastic family pet as these gentle giants adore children and are very loving, protective and gentle. As a working breed of dogs, a Bernese Mountain Dog needs a good deal of exercise that is why it is best to train them during their early age. If you do not know how to raise or take care of a Bernese Mountain Dog, Bernese Mountain Dog: An Owner’s Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet is for you. It will teach you how to know more about your pet, and  how you should take care, train, and do activities with them. Remember that having a pet such as the Bernese Mountain Dog shouldn’t be a burden to pet owners, but an enjoyment instead.

Bernese mountain dogs are heavily built dogs with black, thick, double coats. Swiss Alps, where this breed is from and where temperature rarely reach 75˚F (23.88˚C) even in the hottest seasons.  The black, thick, double coats absorbs heat from the sun, and they look for shades even on cool days.  Bernese dogs tend to be less active in hot weather and rest in the coolest spot they can find. Owners of these mountain dogs need to provide them with a lot of water if traveling or staying in warm places.

An air-conditioned room should be available if the temperature gets too high for them or a cool basement floor without a rug. Having fans around is also a good idea and if the dog must be left outside, ample shade should be present and access to water always available.  Dog lovers who wish to care for this dog must take the climate conditions seriously for the benefit of the breed and to avoid any inconveniences that may occur if not properly informed.

Avoid unnecessary vet bills! Do your dog’s basic health check!

The coat of a Bernese is slightly rough in outline, but not at all harsh in texture. There is an undercoat as well, which is fairly dense. A positive attribute of this big dog’s coat is that it is dirt and weather resistant! To keep the coat in fine shape, a good brushing every week or two is sufficient enough. When the undercoat is being shed, seasonally it is advisable to give the coat a vigorous brushing in order to speed up the moulting process. Bernese Mountain Dogs shed year-round,and often seasonal shedding will increasing the shedded fur. So be patient and loving with your Berner as fur drifting everywhere is to be expected!

Why take your dog to the vet if you can give it a check-up yourself?