The Bernice mountain dog is also recognized as “The Little Bear of Switzerland” makes for an excellent protector and an even much better companion. For the most part they all have black fur about the majority of their bodies, while 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 beautiful animal with a loving, loyal temperament toward people.

One of the most endearing qualities this breed has is their capability to stay close to their owners side. While they’re known for being in a position to run rapidly and do require 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 consequence 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 an excellent 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 nicely to negative training practices that more aggressive breeds like Rottweilers and Pitbulls. A Bernice tends to be greatest 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’s best to have them checked at your vet regularly and to start feeding them a specialty mobility formula after they’ve grown into an adult.

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