Bernese Mountain Dog
🏔️ The gentle giant of the mountains! Bernese Mountain Dogs are big, fluffy, and have tricolor coats. They love cold weather and are amazing family dogs.
⚡ Quick Facts
💖 Personality & Behavior
Berners are big teddy bears! They want to lean on you, sit on your feet, and generally be as close as possible. They are calm, patient, and loving.
🍖 Food & Treats
Big dogs need big meals! But be careful not to overfeed them. They need healthy food to support their large bones and joints.
🎾 Play & Activities
Favorite Games & Activities:
- Pulling carts
- Hiking in snow
- Gentle wrestling
- Fetch
- Drafting
They love the snow! Berners are working dogs so they enjoy pulling things like kids in a wagon. They aren't super fast but they have good endurance.
🏡 Living Environment
They need cool places! A house with a yard is best. They don't like hot weather, so air conditioning is a must in summer.
✨ Fun Facts
- They have a 'Swiss Kiss' - a white mark on the head.
- Originally used as general farm dogs.
- They can pull up to 10 times their own weight!
- They mature slowly, remaining puppy-like for a long time.
- Excellent with children and other pets.
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