BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG

It is possible that this Swiss breed, also known as the Bernese mountain dog, descends from ancient dogs led to the area by the Roman army, or by direct selection, through other dogs that emerged from them as the Rottweiler or the Saint Bernard. It is a farm dog, bred in the prairie area close to Bern and close to the alpine, being extremely popular in its native land. Its first standard was set in 1910 and, from then, it was known in other countries with wide acceptance.

PHYSICAL TRAITS of the Bernese Mountain Dog
It is a large dog, with a height that goes between 64 to 70 cm in males and 58 and 66 cm in females; the weight in both is approximately 40 kg. Its muzzle is medium and straight, with a black nose and lips, almond shaped and dark brown eyes and medium ears, drooping on the dog’s head when it is resting. The external fur is long, shiny and straight, or slightly wavy, or an intense black as a predominant color and reddish brown or white marks.

Spots in its fur are distributed in colors: reddish brown over the eyes, cheeks and feet, and white in the face and the collar zone.
Clay figurines portraying this breed dating from the ancient Roman period have been found.

TEMPERAMENT AND ADAPTATION of the Bernese Mountain Dog
Despite it being a slightly large dog for an apartment, it adapts easily to the city life. It’s much attached to the family, intelligent and always willing to please people, but it doesn’t welcome those he doesn’t know, and even though it doesn’t come across as aggressive, it behaves shyly. While socializing it has a docile temperament, which eases the training task, besides being naturally brave and always alert, this makes it a good guard dog.

Bernese Mountain Dog Need for EXERCISE AND CARE
The fur should be frequently brushed so it doesn’t lose its distinct shine. It needs to exercise often, which should be kept in mind especially if it lives in the city, since it needs to take long dogs.