Bernese Mountain Dog - great family dog and nature lover
The world-famous Bernese Mountain Dog has been on the list of popular →large family dogs for years. Its tricolor coat pattern represents it just as much as its good-natured and friendly disposition. The clumsy →Bernese Mountain Dog puppies melt the hearts of all family members with their adorable appearance.
Once kept as a farm dog, today this large four-legged friend makes itself comfortable on the sofas of numerous families. Find out if the Bernese is also a dog breed for you!
Dog breed Bernese Mountain Dog in portrait
Origin: Switzerland
Size: 60 to 68 cm
Weight: 36 to 50 kg
Life expectancy: 6-8 years
Character: athletic, playful, loving, content
Character and nature
It is not uncommon for a Bernese Mountain Dog to come running towards you with a wagging tail and friendly body language. The →lovely furball is an absolute friend of humans, even though it was originally bred as a watchdog for home and farm. So it can happen that a Bernese sleeps through one or the other visitor or even welcomes them joyfully, instead of announcing them loudly. But who can blame him?
As a →family dog, he naturally wants to be a firm part of the pack and loves his caregivers just as much as children. His gentle and →calm nature makes him immune to the stormy and excited antics of children in the household. Aggressive behavior is completely foreign to this dog.
Training and care
Given the size of the Bernese, it is not surprising that this furball also comes with a big stubborn streak. Although the four-legged friend is loyal and loving, he doesn't just take orders blindly!
Bernese Mountain Dogs can certainly display a certain stubbornness. They like to question commands and first test whether their owner is really serious about it. However, with a →consistent but loving training and surely a treat or two, these gentle giants can be well convinced and trained.
Those who snack a lot must also pay attention to their weight. Especially with large dog breeds like the Bernese Mountain Dog, you should definitely avoid obesity. You can reward your four-legged friend healthily and deliciously with our snacks without sugar, additives, or grains.
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Pay attention to weight and nutrition!
Due to their cozy and relaxed nature, Bernese Mountain Dogs are popular family members. However, it is noticeable that they as family dogs unfortunately tend to →overweight. Just like in humans, obesity in dogs often leads to joint problems and other diseases.
The reasons for a few extra pounds are often lack of exercise and [→poor nutrition](/magazin/hunde/hunde-ernaehrung/was-ist-gesundes-tierfutter). Because even though the Bernese is a rather relaxed family dog, he also needs to be sufficiently exercised and →fed healthily**. With Pets Deli VITAL, you serve your four-legged friend only healthy ingredients while still providing a real treat.
