This particular breed is self-confident and highly reliable. Its coat is thick and moderately long. This breed should be kept under constant care. This dog as it hails from mountainous terrain, it needs a lot of exercise every day. The Bernese mountain dog is good at doing many chores and hard labor. It can haul large cans and crates effortlessly.

The puppies should be given puppy food till they reach the age of four months. After that they should be given adult diet. Do not overfeed the Bernese, as it is prone to grow fat. The ideal diet is a nutritious diet, which agrees with its digestive system. Food should be given twice a day.

This dog is a much sought after breed. However, it is not easy to maintain. The dog is rarely found on the streets in the US. The dog is trained to herd cattle and pull cans of milk and other farm produce to the market. This dog is known as the farmers' dog.

This breed is very easy to train. A quick learner, the dog will listen to the gentlest of commands. To keep the dog happy and health, it needs to be kept busy for most part of the day. A daily walk is a must. Spending time with your pet and playing with it will keep him in a good shape.

The average Bernese mountain dog weighs about 80 pounds. If not properly trained, this dog can be quite a menace. The average lifespan of a Bernese is just 7 years. The dog also needs constant care. Brush the dog twice a week. He dog is known to shed a lot of hair.

This particular breed is also not comfortable in hot climates. If you plan to kep a Bernese as a pet be prepared to pay a lot of attention to its health. The Bernese is prone to a host of diseases. This particular breed needs to be de-wormed once in three months and vaccinated once in a year.

Before deciding to keep this particular breed as a pet one should know that it is prone to many ailments and therefore a trip to the vet may become a regular feature for the owners of this breed.