This is our newest family member, a Bernese Mountain Dog named Ryder. He joined the crew Memorial Day weekend and fit right in--annoying our other Berner, being lazy, and eating a ton. Like most Bernese Mountain Dogs, Ryder already loves kids and other dogs. We are trying to get him to liven up a bit, but his mellow personality just comes with the breed. We look forward to watching him grow and seeing how big he will turn out!
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...
Read MoreBreeders believe the Bernese mountain dog originated when the Romans brought mastiff type dogs with them to Switzerland approximately 2,000 years ago. The dogs were almost extinct around the end of the 19th century, but Swiss dog enthusiasts worked...
Read MoreMany 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...
Read MoreMany purebred dog breeds have medical conditions prevalent within their breeds. The Bernese Mountain Dog is prone to several of these genetic conditions.
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