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Why did the come up with the name Bernese Mountain Dog? Well some say many of this can be seen near mountainous terrain in the country of its origin. They also say it has been around for almost 2000 years, and descended from the Roman Mastiff. Just like its ancestors, it too is large, but not as big as the breed it descended from. It can weigh up to 90 pounds and stands 27 inches at average. This type of dog belongs to the working group – and everybody knows that the purpose of the working group is to carry out labor activities that would seem unfitting for a human being (pulling carts, etc.).

The Bernese Mountain Dog may not be a giant, but it's physically capable of towing or dragging crates. Strong indeed, the farmers also turned it into a sentry pooch, where it was made to watch over the herd and tackle predators. What made it special was its trainability, or its ability to learn faster than the other breeds can. They were highly intelligent and responded well to . They may have been simple farmers, but they were able to teach this pooch a thing or two, and they were good at it. Aside from making a fantastic servant or work dog, the Bernese Mountain Dog became a popular choice amongst many pet owners around the world.



The fur was beautiful, of medium length, and curly, which came in three color combinations, the dominant color being jet black. The nice and well-built structure of the pooch made it even more appealing to the average family. Before getting one as a pet, you should consider the climate your living in – the Bernese Mountain Dog came from a place of cold climate; it's fur is thick which protected it from the extreme cold there. So if you're living in a country with hot weather, this pooch will have a hard time adjusting. As a puppy, it should be given the “puppy diet” as prescribed by your veterinarian, which usually lasts till it's 16 weeks old.

From that point onwards, you should give it the “adult dog diet”. Meals should be nutritious and given 3 times a day – do not give it one humongous meal daily because has the tendency to bloat, which is very bad. Like most working dogs, they will need plenty of exercise. Take it out on walks (long walks), jogging, running, or even hiking - spend time playing with it as well. The right must be used on this pet. Be consistent with training routines – each routine must maintain a fun atmosphere full of rewards and praises (for good behavior and obeying commands only).

If the duration of the sessions are shorter and divided throughout the day, it'll absorb lessons faster. Regarding its temperament, know that it can get quite aggressive towards the other male pets, so it's not recommended that you keep it in the same place you keep the other male animals. Allow it to meet other pets and people to work on its overall behavior. These are somethings to take into consideration before getting a Bernese Mountain Dog – for additional information you may opt to do more research to find out more about this great pet.


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