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A Bernese Mountain Dog is a very good-natured dog and it is completely devoted to all people and other dogs. The breed is also patient and indulgent in relation to children, and is therefore also the perfect family dog ​​for people who want a larger breed. Thus, The breed is friendly to strangers and other animals, and it can get along with almost every dog. The breed is best described as an outgoing and social companion dog, which can be the perfect fit for most families. The breed may be somewhat vigilant and it will always strive to protect its family. A Bernese Mountain Dog is happy to stay outdoors as much as possible, but it is not extremely independent, as it also needs close contact with its family.
All Bernese Mountain Dogs are originally working dogs that guarded farms in the winter and the cattle on the farms in the summer, which is also where its name comes from. In addition, they pulled the milk carts on paths where it was not possible to get there by horse and cart. In the remote alpine valleys, local varieties of the breed evolved over the centuries. There was a particularly large number of long-haired mountain dogs in the area around Bern. It has been bred since the beginning of the 20th century and is now a popular family dog ​​in most of the world. The breed can grow up to 70 cm with a weight of 44 kg.
As a young dog, a Bernese Mountain Dog is full of activity and requires a lot of exercise, but a few good and healthy walks a day should be enough. However, the breed is not particularly fond of running, so a long and fresh walk every day regardless of the weather usually covers its need for exercise when it is young. As an adult, the dog adapts to the family's activity level and it automatically adjusts to the level of exercise it may receive.
The coat of the dog is long and smooth or slightly wavy with a dense and strong undercoat. Regardless whether the coat is smooth or wavy, the dense and strong undercoat applies to both fur structures. The breed sheds a lot, especially during transition periods, such as winter and summer, which is why it needs a thorough brush and comb once a week to keep the coat in check. A bath once in a while will highlight the beautiful colors of the coat and keep it soft and shiny, but it can be quite a task to dry its coat again.
The Bernese Mountain Dog is generally an extremely teachable dog, and it is willing to cooperate. In the upbringing, the breed rarely causes problems and does not require special experience, making the Bernese Mountain Dog a really good dog for first time owners. With friendly consistency and many rewards, you quickly achieve results, and thus get far with the breed. Implement varied training sessions in short sequences, and then you will have a friend in the Bernese Mountain Dog who will follow you through thick and thin.
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