Man’s Best Friend: The Bernice Mountain Dog
The Bernice mountain dog is also known as “The Little Bear of Switzerland” makes for a great protector and an even better companion. For the most part they all have black fur on the majority of their bodies, although almost all have a white chest and rust (light brown) coloring on the insides of their legs, lower face and above their eyes. The Bernice mountain dog is a stunning animal with a loving, loyal temperament toward persons.
One of the most endearing qualities this breed has is their capability to stay close to their owners side. Although they’re known for being capable to run rapidly and do need lots of exercise: They prefer a light to brisk pace, over running to and fro like all kinds of other breeds do. This trait is as a result of their history, as they were developed for watching more than farm animals, while conserving energy for times when they’re required to chase of predators.
The Bernice mountain dog is also slower than other breeds to reach mental pet health maturity. This is a great high quality for those of us who love to have fun with our animals, or have kids. The Bernice will still have puppy-like enthusiasm and playfulness nicely into their second year. While they’re an extremely strong and protective breed: They do not respond well to negative training practices that much more aggressive breeds like Rottweilers and Pitbulls. A Bernice tends to be best trained with positive stimuli, such as treats, or physical (petting) and verbal praise.
On average they tend to live two years less than other pet health care dog breeds and it’s best to watch out for issues like hip dysphlasia and early onset arthritis. It is greatest to have them checked at your vet regularly and to begin feeding them a specialty mobility formula after they’ve grown into an adult.
