Bernese Mountain Dog
History
The Bernese mountain is one of the very ancient breeds of dogs, which is estimated to be about 2000 years old. This breed belongs to a group of four breeds that have evolved side-by-side in the Swiss Alps, it is appenzeller zennenhund, Entlebucher zennenhund, a large Swiss mountain dog, and - Bernese mountain zennenhund.
All four breeds originated from the crossbreeding of the
molasses and mastiffs brought with them by the Romans when they invaded The alps about 2,000 years ago, with universal dogs. They were used in various
agricultural needs, in the protection and grazing of livestock. They were
harnessed in small carts, hunted, and attacked by mountain tribes.
In the future, developed four breeds that have a similar
appearance, but still have quite a lot of distinctive features. For many
hundreds of years, the Bernese mountain was a loyal friend and helper to the
man. At the end of the 19th century, the number of farms in Switzerland
decreased significantly, from 55% to 35%, which meant that the need for these
dogs decreased.
However, in the late 18th century and early 19th, many dogs
enthusiasts took care of preserving the existing population of local dogs, as
their numbers were decreasing. The club for dog owners called "Berna"
was founded in 1899, primarily included the owners of 4 local breeds mentioned
above.
In 1902, an exhibition was held in the city of
Ostermundigen, which was sponsored by the club. The exhibition drew attention
to local breed breeders from all over the world. In 1904, at the International
Dog Show in Bern, the club sponsored a class of Swiss sheepdogs - it was also
referred to as the Bernese mountain. In the same year, the breed received the
official status of the Swiss Kennel Club.
Characteristics of the breed
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Breed information
country | Switzerland |
lifetime | 11-14 years old |
height | Males: 64-70 |
weight | Males: 38-50 |
Longwool | long-haired |
Color | tricolor (black with red tans and white marks) |
price | 600 - 1400 $ |
Description
The breed of the Bernese mountain is a large-sized dog with a
lot of wool. The color is black with brown and white inlays. The physique is
muscular, the chest is wide, the muzzle is elongated, the ears are
medium-sized, hanging on the sides of the head. The tail is fluffy, long, not
cupped.
Personality
The Bernese mountain is a big, kind dog that pours into
his family with all her heart. These dogs are very loyal, and try to help their
owners in everything. Sometimes this is because the dog just wants to be near
you because in many things it cannot help simply because it is a dog.
However, obviously, the genetic memory of previous
generations, when the Bernese mountain was the first assistant of the Swiss
villager, is made to be felt. The Bernese mountain can be used in different
roles - as a watchdog, as a simple companion and friend to the whole family, in
addition, it treats children perfectly and can sometimes replace you with a
babysitter. Although, if the child is too small, remember that the Bernese mountain has a large size and can accidentally knock the child off his feet.
Always will be on the defense of the family, strangers are
perceived normally. Other pets are normal, but it is better to be friends with
cats at an early age. Keep in mind that these dogs like to bark and howl,
especially if they live in a private house with their own yard. Therefore, in
the process of education pay great attention to the cancellation teams, so that
you can silence your dog at the right time.
The dog of the Bernese mountain breed needs activity,
training and in general - physical activity, as they have a fairly high
level of energy and a strong body. They are shy because they need early
socialization. Very smart, perfectly understand the owner and the mood in the
family.
Teaching
Bernese mountain loves different workouts, and even feels
an inner need for them. Usually, with the training of this breed of problems do
not arise, as they genetically have obedience, curiosity, and good memory.
These dogs can be trained by different teams - it all depends on the desire of
the owner.
You can start with simple commands and gradually move on to
more complex ones. Be sure to combine training with exercise, using different
types of physical activity. Since the dog has been used as a universal dog for
many centuries, it has a penchant for different applications, and therefore,
what your pet will become depends only on you.
Care
The Bern mountain dog has long hair, sheds, and needs
careful combing twice a week. The claws need to be trimmed about once a week or
a little less often. Eyes are cleaned every day or if necessary, ears need to
be cleaned once or twice a week. Buy a dog 1-2 times a week.
Common Diseases
Since the breed has developed for a long time in limited
conditions with a small number of individuals and there was inbreeding, the Bernese mountain has a low life expectancy (about 8 years) and a number of health
problems. namely:
- various forms of cancer - according to the latest research are quite common among Bernese mountains;
- elbow dysplasia;
- progressive retinal atrophy;
- Portosystemic shunt;
- von Willebrand's disease is a blood disorder that affects the clotting process;
- Prostate;
- gastric torsion (in the people - the turn of the intestines).
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