The Bernese Mountain Dog Ryan Binger

Intro They love people, and are great family pets. They love people, and are great family pets. People love their unique physical features. People love their unique physical features.

Temperament This breed has a lot of contradictions. This breed has a lot of contradictions. They are slow to mature, and act like puppies longer than most other dogs. They are slow to mature, and act like puppies longer than most other dogs. They have tons of energy, but still LOVE to take naps They have tons of energy, but still LOVE to take naps Intelligence is one of their strong points, but they can be stubborn. Intelligence is one of their strong points, but they can be stubborn.

Physical Features They are black, white, and a brownish- rusty color. They are black, white, and a brownish- rusty color. They also have a thick, jet-black coat. They also have a thick, jet-black coat. They have very big, long legs. They have very big, long legs.

Grooming Surprisingly, these dogs don’t take a whole lot of grooming. Surprisingly, these dogs don’t take a whole lot of grooming. Their ears do require special care though. Their ears do require special care though. Trimming their nails monthly is suggested. Trimming their nails monthly is suggested.

History They originated in Switzerland, and were brought there by invading Roman armies. They originated in Switzerland, and were brought there by invading Roman armies. They were carting dogs. They were carting dogs. They are a mix between a mastiff-type dog, and a guard dog. They are a mix between a mastiff-type dog, and a guard dog. Brought to U.S.A in 1926 Brought to U.S.A in 1926

Health Cancer – claimed the lives of many Cancer – claimed the lives of many Can become overweight very easily. Can become overweight very easily. Joint problems = Hip and elbow dysplasia Joint problems = Hip and elbow dysplasia

Closing They have became popular because of their unique physical features. They have became popular because of their unique physical features. They're history is unique because they walked this earth nearly two millennia ago. They're history is unique because they walked this earth nearly two millennia ago. They are wonderful family pets. They are wonderful family pets.

Fun Facts They can pull 10xs their weight, but some can pull more. They can pull 10xs their weight, but some can pull more. A male once pulled 2,500 lbs which is the weight of a car. A male once pulled 2,500 lbs which is the weight of a car. They can be used as rescue dogs. They can be used as rescue dogs.

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