Drafting and herding work come naturally to him, but that’s just the beginning. Speaking of capabilities, what can’t the Bernese do? He’s easily one of the most versatile breeds out there. Let your training and guidance be firm but kind, and he’ll thrive and impress you with his capabilities. Sensitive souls like the Bernese will respond to consistent, positive training methods. Start with puppy obedience classes and expect to dedicate basic training time every day. An isolated or ignored Bernese Mountain Dog will not thrive, and may become destructive out of frustration.īasic obedience training to raise a well-mannered dog should be a priority for every dog, but when it comes to large breeds, it’s particularly important. Yes, that thick fur coat means he can tolerate inclement weather, but he’s not an outside dog he wants to be where his people are. He’s a family pet and longs to be with his people. Yes, he works hard but at his core he is (and always has been) a devoted companion animal.
With his easygoing disposition, it’s no wonder that the Bernese is known for being notoriously good with children as well as other animals.
He’s not aggressive, he’s not overly shy… he’s just good-natured and relaxed. He’s alert and intelligent, but calm by nature. When you consider the breed’s personality, it’s easy to understand why the Bernese has flourished and become so popular-he’s beautiful inside and out. As adults, Bernese can stop traffic with their good looks. It’s hard to imagine anything cuter than a Berner puppy. One can see why: the Bernese is an eye-catching dog-sturdy, large in stature, and possessing a stunning combination of a long, silky black coat with rust and white markings, along with perhaps the dog world’s most soul-piercingly sweet eyes. No matter, the Bernese is widely beloved as a family companion, currently ranking as the 29th most popular purebred in the United States. The breed first made its appearance at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in 1943-though the Bernese has yet to win the coveted Best in Show title. Shortly after World War I, the first Bernese Mountain Dogs were exported to the United States and the AKC officially recognized the Bernese in 1937. Led by Franz Schertenleib, efforts began in the late 1800s to revive the breed and create an ideal standard for type and temperament.īy the early 1900s, those efforts had paid off, and in 1907, the Swiss Kennel Club recognized the Bernese Mountain Dog as a breed. But heading into the 1900s, the breed’s popularity declined so severely with the advent of technology-many working dogs were replaced by various vehicles and machinery-that the Bernese might have vanished entirely, were it not for a number of Swiss dog fanciers who intervened. Over time, four distinct hard-working mountain dogs of Switzerland developed, one of which is what we know today as the Bernese Mountain Dog.Ī strong and agile working breed used for drafting (pulling carts), driving cattle, and serving as a watchdog on farms, the useful Bernese thrived. Areas such as the Canton (settlement) of Bern were under Roman rule for several hundred years, from roughly 58BC forward, a reign that allowed the herding and working dogs of the regions to interbreed with the Romans’ giant dogs. One of those regions was today’s Switzerland. Then, soldiers brought giant Mastiff-type dogs along with them on their journey to conquer regions. How was this striking dog developed? As with so many of today’s biggest breeds, we look back to the days of the Roman Empire for answers on early origins. It’s hard to imagine a greater international export. Known in his native Switzerland as the Berner Sennenhund, the dog we refer to as the Bernese Mountain Dog is one of four mountain dogs native to the Swiss region. He’s got it all: brains, beauty, and a great big personality.
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