Originating from the Swiss mountains of Europe, Berners have been and are still popular in those European countries where the weather is favorable for the thick coat of the breed. Bernese Mountain Dogs have become popular on the American continent too. There are breed clubs from Alaska through Canada to California. One place, which is definitely not for the Bernese mountain dog is the Middle East. Read this article to find out what dogs are popular in the Middle East.
If you have a Bernese Mountain Dog, you know what an adorable breed it is. If you don’t, you can find out from this video! You will see a beautiful pup having a jolly good time in the garden. This also shows that if you are considering getting a Bernese Mountain Dog puppy, you should have a garden or be prepared to take your dog out for some time every day. The Bernese Mountain Dog isn’t suitable for small household or apartment living. They are rather inactive indoors and are happiest with at least a large yard. Make sure your lifestyle affords the breed you have in mind, before you make your decision to buy your dog.
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 dogs are very intelligent dogs that enjoy work for it keeps their minds and bodies active. They may even take a few moments to ponder commands before doing it. Among several training methods the clicker method is recommended for these canines. Clicker training consists of using a “clicker” which is a metal strip in a tiny plastic box that makes a clear clicking sound when pressed. Generally it is faster to click than say “good dog” but it is definitely not a replacement.
Start the Bernese off by taking him into a quiet area and click once followed by a treat. It’s best when the dog is hungry. It should be done in succession for approximately 10 times. This is for the dog to understand the meaning of the “click”. Next is adding the commands. When told to SIT, click at the same moment the dog executes it, feed him the treat and follow it up with praise. This helps the Bernese associate the click with a positive or correct act that would be rewarded soon after it’s done. However owners should remember that the clicker is only a tool and that genuine praise and human touch can never be replaced.
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Not so long ago, the ancestor of today’s Bernese Mountain Dogspent all year guarding the yard — protecting sheep during summer and pulling milk carts from autumn to spring. The inhabitants of the Swiss Alps would not let themselves keep such a huge pet unless it was useful on the farm throughout the year. Due to practical reasons, villagers preferred to breed the dogs long-coated (therefore resistant to cold) and strong (to give the owners protection and help).
Today it is hard for us to imagine that Bernese Mountain Dogs were used to watch yards, but at the beginning it was one of their main tasks. Nevertheless, they were only supposed to guard and not to defend. Their task was to bark to warn off intruders and alert the hosts. The posture of a Bernese Mountain Dog was supposed to deter potential attackers, but they were never brought up to be aggressive towards animals or people. These dogs, guarding yards in the country, lived among other animals like cows, sheep, and poultry, and were therefore raised to be mild towards others. This feature was cultivated by breeders later on, and today we can say that Bernese Mountain Dogs are “friends of the whole world.”
Finding the right Bernese puppy isn’t a very easy task. As it shouldn’t be! There must be enough time, effort and patience to sort and sift through numerous sources to find a reputable breeder that symbolizes quality. When we speak of quality of a purebred canine, this means that the dog corresponds or mirrors the correct breed type that clearly defines its physical traits from another as stated in its standards. For example, Bernese Mountain Dogs grow between 24-28 inches and weigh approximately 85 to 110 pounds, have a tri-colored double coat of jet black with white and rust markings and even a white crest on their chests.
These are only a few of many aspects that a quality breeder makes sure are passed down to develop a perfect Bernese puppy. However, as a prospective owner, one should also take the time to research on the breed itself and how to determine if the breeder is genuine. Here are some red flags to be aware of when buying a Bernese Mountain Dog: Read the rest of this entry »
As there are people who enjoy different seasons differently, it all really depends on their feeling of comfort. European people may like to try out a less rainy and dark atmosphere and try someplace more sunny and warm or people living in icy conditions would crave for some tropical heat. This comfort is also sought by canine companions however too much of anything is coined as bad.
Take the Bernese Mountain dog, they were developed in the Swiss Alps and used for pulling carts and farm dogs in the extreme cold. With their dual coats they are insulated. But a few degrees below zero may prove too much for them. One good sign to bring them inside is standing on three legs, alternating them and shivering. To help help them avoid freezing even more outside, trim the hair on the paws so as not to accumulate ice and make it more uncomfortable for them. Keep them indoors after their shots for their resistance would be weak.
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.
