Bernese Mountain Dog Puppy Dog Care

Your Online Guide to Caring For Bernese Mountain Dog Dogs and Puppies

If you are consider adding a Bernese Mountain Dog dog or puppy to your family, the US Dog Pages Guide to Bernese Mountain Dog Puppy Dog Care can help you learn about any special care requirements for this breed. From exercise needs to grooming to any special dietary requirements, you'll learn what you need to know to properly care for your Bernese Mountain Dog dog or puppy. In addition, we have provided many links to Bernese Mountain Dog dog care resources where you can find additional Bernese Mountain Dog dog care information.

The Bernese Mountain Dog is not mountainous in stature, but he is gigantically affectionate. The Swiss Berner, once ignored and near extinction, is now one of the most beloved breeds. The Bernese Mountain Dog whose lineage is rooted in Roman times, withstood centuries of Alpine climates and thankless hours toiling on farmers fields. Today, the Bernese Mountain Dog retains much of his worker instinct and is most content when laboring towards an end.

The Bernese Mountain Dog is a puppy long after he has reached his full height. He is a consummate playmate for young and old alike and will constantly seek affection and attention. But, owners of the Bernese Mountain Dog know that every moment with their Berner is precious as this breed’s lifespan is fleetingly short.

The Bernese Mountain Dog will need a daily 5 kilometer walk on a leash. He will enjoy these walks, but the Bernese Mountain Dog seems to think the object of these outings is to pull the walker along the pavement. Training your Bernese Mountain Dog to heed the heel command is essential for you to both enjoy these jaunts.

By nature, the Bernese Mountain Dog is a worker dog so he will need to make good use of his time. Some owners will allow the Bernese Mountain Dog to pull a stone filled cart hither and fro. And, despite its chain-gang quality, this exercise does seem to satisfy the Bernese Mountain Dog’s commitment to enterprise.

The Bernese Mountain Dog will need daily brushing with special attention to this duty in early spring. The Bernese Mountain Dog’s coat is thick and he will shed (or blow) his undercoat in seemingly unreasonable quantities. You will find alarming tufts littering the yard and sticking to any surface, especially expensive black trousers. Daily (perhaps twice daily) brushing in spring will ease this. The Bernese Mountain Dog will allow a bath, but drying him thoroughly is essential to avoid serious skin irritations. His white chest may harbor bits of food and spillage, so spot-cleaning may be necessary here. On the whole, the Bernese Mountain Dog is not a prissy dog of leisure so there is little fuss in keeping him in tip-top shape.

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