The Bernice mountain dog is also known as “The Little Bear of Switzerland” makes for a great protector and an even far better companion. For the most part they all have dark fur about the majority of their bodies, although nearly all have a pale chest and rust (light brown) coloring about the insides of their legs, lower face and above their eyes. The Bernice mountain dog is really a stunning animal with a lovable, loyal personality toward men and women.

Among the most endearing qualities this breed has is their ability to stay close to their owners side. While they’re recognized for being capable to run quickly and do need lots of exercise: They prefer a light to brisk pace, more than running to and fro like many other breeds do. This trait is on account of their history, as they were developed for watching more than farm animals, although conserving energy for times when they’re needed 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 are an very strong and protective breed: They don’t respond nicely to negative training practices that a lot more aggressive breeds like Rottweilers and Pitbulls. A Bernice tends to be best trained with positive stimuli, for example 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’s greatest to have them checked at your vet regularly and to start feeding them a specialty mobility formula after they’ve grown into an adult.