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| 03/08/2008 Halesbern Free Fall at LaightCairn aged 11 (21/01/1997 - 06/01/2009) Halesbern Jack Flash at LaightCairn aged 9 (31/05/1999 - 18/04/2011) |
26/02/2009 Look At Me della Torre D'Ovarda (D.O.B. 01/01/2009). Arrived in the UK March 2010 |
The Bernese Mountain Dog originates in Switzerland and was bred for use as an all purpose farm dog (herding cattle or to guard and protect the farm) or draught dog for pulling small carts loaded with produce to market. They can still be seen doing this in Switzerland today.
The black, white and rich tan (tricolour) markings make the Bernese Mountain Dog a very stunningly handsome dog.
They are considered to be a large breed, but not so large as to be a giant breed. An adult dog should be in the region of 25 to 27.5 inches (63.5 to 70 centimetres) at the shoulder and weigh approximately 80 to 120 lbs (36 to 54.5 kgs) and a bitch should measure in the region of 23 to 27 inches (58.5 to 68.5 centimetres) and weigh approximately 70 to 100 lbs (32 to 45.5 kgs).
They are a heavily boned dog that should be slow to mature and cannot be considered mature until approximately 3 years of age, sometimes longer. During the first twelve months, they will need limited exercise and should not be allowed to become overweight.
Bernese Mountain Dogs have a wonderful temperament and are not naturally aggressive towards other animals or children. However, as with most animals, the temperament is heavily dependant upon how the dog is treated and how much socialisation he/she receives.
They thrive on human company and as such, are better suited to homes where they will be in regular, if not constant, contact with humans. Whilst they love being outdoors, they need only a moderate amount of exercise and do not make good kennel dogs, preferring to be inside where they can have human contact.
Bernese Mountain Dogs are not for those of you who are extremely houseproud, as they leave fairly substantial amounts of hair on the carpet when not moulting and very substantial amounts when moulting. They also enjoy nothing more than running round in the mud and rain and then rushing into the house to say Hello with a wagging tail and the huge grin that is typically Bernese. Unfortunately, they tend to bring half the garden with them!
They are a long coated breed and in order to keep their coat in good condition, they will have to be groomed regularly. The earlier in life this is started, the more they get used to it and the less of an ordeal it becomes later.
Bernese Mountain Dogs can also have certain health problems. Being a large breed, they can suffer from Hip Dysplasia and the breed is prone to cancer. The average lifespan for a Bernese is 8 years. However, it is not all doom and gloom, as some live to a good old age and there were two dogs in the Health Survey conducted by the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Great Britain who had reached the age of 14. You also have to consider that the amount of pleasure and joy you will receive from owning a Bernese Mountain Dog will in most cases outweigh the sadness felt at the loss of him/her.
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