"Bernese Mountain Dog" wolf pedigree tricolor friendly dog^^
The Bernese Mountain Dog is a lovely dog, with its tall body, smooth coat, and unmistakable tri-color coat, it is still majestic and majestic. But few people know that these friends are all descendants of wolves. Today, Sieupet.com brings you the basic information of this special breed.
Commonly known as
Also known as the Bernese Mountain Dog or Sennenhund Berner (in Germany and Switzerland), the Tricolor Mountain Dog is one of the largest dog breeds in the world. The name Sennenhund is a combination of "Senne" (German for "alpine meadow") and "Hund" (hound). Berner or Bernese in English are words for farm dogs (bred for guarding and sledding).
Belongs to the famous breed
Considering the breed line, the Bernese Mountain Dog belongs to one of four well-known Sennenhund Tam Sac breeds:
– Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund: Lives in the mountains of Switzerland and is closely related to the tricolor Bernese Mountain Dog.
The Appenzell Cattle Dog is also known as the Appenzeller Sennenhund: a shepherd dog breed located in the capital city of Appenzell, in the region of Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen in northeastern Switzerland.
– Entlebuch Cattle Dog, also known as Entlebucher Sennenhund: The smallest of the four breeds of shepherd dogs, they originated and were commonly bred in the Entlebuch valley between the Swiss cantons of Lucerne and Bern.
– Finally, the Bernese Mountain Dog comes from the Bernese Mountains (located in the Alps), now the capital of Switzerland. They are descendants of wolves and are still domesticated by humans today.
The tricolor "Bernese Mountain Dog" was originally named Godly. They were originally domesticated and bred in the small town of Dürrbach (Dürrbach), which specializes in breeding and taming large dogs.
When did the Bernese Mountain Dog appear?
The first Bernese breeds were brought in as early as the 1900s at large dog shows in Switzerland. Only 7 years later (1907) the first breed club was formed, with the main members being breeders from the Burgdorf area.
From there, they established the criteria for the Bern to become a breed in its own right. In this way, by 1910, the club had 107 registered members to breed this special breed.
Detailed explanation of height and weight characteristics of Bernese mountain dog
Sennenhunds are generally heavy and tall, so the Bernese Mountain Dog is no exception. Dogs of this breed are large, with height and weight depending on gender.
Adult male Bernese Mountain Dogs are 61-71 cm tall and weigh 39-50 kg.
Females are smaller: 58-69 cm and weigh between 36-48 kg. However, some special individuals can reach a body weight equivalent to 70 kg.
Bernese Mountain Dogs have relatively small heads, drooping ears, and a slender V-shaped nose. Their name "tri-color" probably begins with three very special colors of coat:
The upper body and back are glossy black.
The bristles and upper nose are white.
The four legs, sides of the mouth, and around the eyes are yellowish brown.
This kind of coat is a little rough, with a thick undercoat and simple texture, which can resist the cold weather of snow-capped mountains.
Bernese Mountain Dog Lifespan
The lifespan of the Bernese Mountain Dog is about 8-10 years, and it can be with the owner for nearly ten years. Not for long, but enough to build a strong relationship. The maturation period of this variety is relatively slow, reaching full maturity at 2.5 years old.
Bernese Mountain Dog - a loyal dog that everyone loves
Features
Self-control, prudence, focus, courage, attachment and loyalty are wonderful traits that come naturally to the Bernese Mountain Dog. Help them please and form a strong bond with their owners. Not only that, these dogs are also extremely calm, docile and very obedient to strangers.
ability to adapt to the environment
It's no exaggeration to say that individuality is this breed's strong suit. This "good" dog, although in the "big" category, can be a bit shy at times. This makes people love them more and take better care of them.
Due to being domesticated for hundreds of years, most Bernese dogs are friendly with people and other breeds. They are easy to live in peacefully and are friendly with cats, horses, pigs, chickens and many other domestic animals…
The "Bernese Mountain Dog" tricolor is easy to train and always wants to please its owner. Also, you should be aware that Bernese dogs are used to and prefer living outdoors rather than indoors. However, they are very attached to their owners and always want to cuddle with them, so if you want a tricolor, spend as much time with them as possible.
As a good dog, indoors, the Bernese Mountain is very quiet and not mischievous. They will not cause trouble to the owner. However, once you let them out, they will be very happy and become restless and run around.
Ability to Train a Bernese Mountain Dog
Ranked 22nd on the list of the smartest and most trainable dogs in the world. The Bernese Mountain Dog only needs to repeat 5-15 times to understand the new command of the owner, and the ability to obey the command immediately after the first command reaches more than 85%.
What are Bernese Mountain Dogs typically trained to do?
Bernese Mountain Dogs are trained to guard livestock or pull snowmobiles. For a while, the breed was used in Harrisburg as an instrument of war.
How to Pick a Good Breed Bernese Mountain Dog
A healthy Bernese Mountain Dog, with long and even coat, 3 clear colors and skillful operation. They are slightly larger than average, with thick limbs and a well-proportioned body.
Bernese Mountain Dog Body Proportions:
Shoulder height: chest depth = 2:1.
Shoulder height: body length = 9:10.
(*Body length is measured from the tip of the shoulders to the tip of the tail).
The head is neither too large nor too small, in harmony with the whole body. The skull has a slightly rounded shape when viewed from the front and side, and the forehead line is very clear. The point of crease between the face and muzzle is clearly visible, but the crease need not be too pronounced.
Bernese Mountain Dog
FACE--NOSE: A healthy glossy black nose is considered beautiful; muzzle large, of medium length, straight bridge, tight lips, toothless, black.
Teeth : Strong, snapping teeth scissor-shaped or curved like crab claws.
Eyes : Almond-shaped, dark brown with closed lids, neither too deep nor too convex.
Ears: Triangular, of medium size, set high on the head. When resting, their ears tend to be close to the head and slightly flattened. When excited, alert or enthusiastic, the base of the ears should be erect, but the front half of the ear should still be folded close to the head.
What does a beautiful Bernese Mountain Dog look like?
Spine line: From the slightly arched neck down harmoniously to the shoulders.
Back: Straight, strong and level.
Shoulder blades: Usually long, strong, and slightly sloping, forming a not too obtuse angle with the upper tibia. The shoulders are close to the chest and well muscled.
Chest: Broad, deep to forefoot. Breasts well developed and visible. Chest oval in shape, reaching back as long as possible.
Belly and Lower Belly Contour: Slim fit from bust to hip.
Croup: Broad and strong. Viewed from above, the dog's croup is slightly smaller than the ribcage.
Croup: Slightly rounded.
Tail: Slightly wrinkled, elbow length or longer. When you rest, relax often. In contrast to the movement, the tail will be swung to a level with or slightly above the back.
Limbs: coordinated development.
Forelegs: Straight and parallel when viewed from the front, turning slightly outward when standing. Feet round, short, with toes close together and slightly arched.
+ Hind legs: Viewed from behind, straight, parallel and not too close together. Hind feet less round than forefeet, turning neither out nor in.
Thighs: Long, large, strong, very strong. Curved upper thigh.
Thighs: Long, sloping.
Elbows: Lying neatly, turning neither out nor in.
Legs: Strong and straight.
Ankle: Slightly forward when viewed in profile; tibia is straight when viewed from the front.
Ankle : Strong, well angulated; ankle vertical when standing.
Bernese mountain dog running
Long-distance running: balanced, strong. Canter gently forward with good rear foot thrust.
Trotter: Run your legs in a straight line forward.
feather color
Coat: Straight or slightly wavy, long and shiny.
Pure white stripe: distributed symmetrically on the top of the head, extending from the forehead to the nose, less than the dark yellow hair on the eyes, not extending to the corner of the muzzle.
Chest white stripe: Moderately broad and uninterrupted, running from neck to chest.
Characteristics: Dogs with white stripes on the paws and the tip of the tail are popular. Dogs with small white stripes on the nape or anus are undesirable but acceptable.
Standard Size of Bernese Mountain Dog
Shoulder height:
Male dogs: 66-68 cm.
Bitches: 60-63 cm.
Bernese Mountain Dog World Prices
The Bernese Mountain Dog is the largest and second most expensive breed in the world, with prices sometimes dropping to around $2,500 for a puppy. However, this price can still vary based on many different factors. In Vietnam, prices can range from 10 to 15 million VND or more.
Bernese Mountain Dog Feeding Precautions
Movement
The large size of the Bernese Mountain Dog requires owners to spend time walking them every day. Only in this way can the energy in their bodies be released and avoid psychological depression. If you have gardens at home, it's best to keep them.
Nutrition
The nutritional needs of Bernese dogs are not too picky, but they should buy more calcium or supplement calcium-rich foods. In this way, bones and hair will grow better. The ratio of natural food should ensure the following ratio:
70% - protein from meat and its by-products;
15% – Cereals (steamed);
10% – fermented dairy products;
5% - boiled vegetables, fruits.
Drink plenty of water, especially in hot weather.
Pay attention when brushing
Due to its frigid habitat, the Bernese Mountain Dog's coat has excellent insulating capabilities. However, this is the downside of caring for them in Vietnam, in order to avoid heat stroke of your beloved dog, you should trim its coat in summer. Pay attention to brushing your teeth 1-2 times a week to remove hair loss.
Common disease
Bernese Mountain Dogs rarely get sick. However, they still experience common diseases such as allergies, degeneration, hypothyroidism, retinal atrophy, cataracts, aortic stenosis...
Epilogue
Dogs have long been man's best friend. Don't forget to watch out for praise regularly and give them genuine love. Of course, what you get in return will be more valuable.
Don't forget to read other interesting articles on my blog about the countless dog breeds in the world.
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