Zoe the Bernese Mountain Dog

The Bernese Mountain Dog is one of the four Swiss Shepherd breeds and the most easily identifiable thanks to its long coat. No one really knows this species’ origin but some speculate that local Swiss herding dogs were cross bred with Roman...

Many Americans no longer view their dogs simply as pets; the dogs are cherished members of the family. Dogs who do not receive proper nutrition and daily exercise can suffer from several problems including allergies, loss of vitality and obesity. If you...

Many purebred dog breeds have medical conditions prevalent within their breeds. The Bernese Mountain Dog is prone to several of these genetic conditions.

Fleas can transmit harmful diseases to both pets and humans alike. Frontline Plus is a spot-on, topical product that kills fleas, ticks and their eggs. Learn how to select the right dosage of Frontline Plus so that your dog can be free of fleas and ticks...

The two types of dysplasia in dogs are elbow and hip dysplasia, with hip dysplasia being the more common. Both types of dyplasia are seen more often in large and giant breeds than other sizes of dogs, and dysplasia develops into arthritis over time.