Loving Embrace of Bernese Mountain Dog
Bernese mountain dog stands out due to his quiet and well-balanced character. He likes children and is very keen to romp around with you as well as them. What everyone admires at first sight is his beautiful, soft and long coat. If you are looking for a luxurious shaggy teddy bear, get a Bernese mountain dog.
´Bernese´ refers to the area of the breed’s origin, the canton of Bern. In the Swiss mountains he was a very important help of the local shepherds and dairymen. He also served to haul various loads. It is said that he is able to pull up to ten times his weight, which may therefore be up to 450 kg! He was also used by people who did not have sufficient means to keep a horse.
Shaggy and friendly pal
In this day and age this dog has lost its original role; there is no need to harness him or otherwise use him for work, although you may often see him helping rescuers.
He is easygoing and ideal for families. His character may be best described by the word 'friendly'. He is peaceful when meeting strangers too, and only someone who is not familiar with this breed may be afraid of him. He may be reserved to some but will never be aggressive.
How to make a Bernese mountain dog happy?
You will give him the most luxurious life if you build an insulated hut in the garden, take him for walks and play with him. You will always give his mood a great boost if you take him to a waterfront. Just as a Labrador, Bernese loves to swim and bathe. The greatest misery is to keep him alone, closed in a pen. And to see such a beautiful animal being sad simply breaks your heart!
