Get to Know the Gentle Bernese Mountain Dogs (BMD)
Written by Gabe Richardson   
Tuesday, 31 March 2009

 

When some dogs are just plain guards, pals and farm dogs, Bernese Mountain dogs do them all- and more. That's true, don't be fooled by this gentle-looking and sweet-demeanored pet. While they can mesmerize you with their long, glossy, snow-colored-and-rust-banded black fur, they can also guard you, work for you, and be a marvelous playmate with you.

 

Bernese Mountain dogs do these things but did you know the breed nearly stopped existing during the early part of the 20th century? If rescue didn't come, the breed would've been extinct. If that happened, we would never know a great mountain dog that helped in the farm, herded the cattle, and watched over the families of the Alpine villages.

If no rescue came for the breed, we never would've known BMD in North America and around the world. We would've never enjoyed a cute black-furred mountain dog, a gentle and fun playmate, and an intelligent and brave companion. There may be other great breeds of dog out there but the dog breeding world wouldn't be complete without these gentle mountain creatures.

BMDs origin isn't really clear but experts do believe they are a cross breed of some mountain dogs, presumably from Rome. The BMD came to Switzerland with the invading Romans and have lived there ever since. They did their jobs as mountain dogs very well until their near extinction in the 20th century.

When some breed enthusiasts discovered the abilities of these dogs and realized the ignorance of their owners, they made an effort to rescue them and so they took them to Berne, a village in Switzerland. At that place and time, the breed flourished and was called the Bernese Mountain dog or simply, Berner. In 1926, Berner finally arrived in the United States.

Currently, Berner is popular among kids and families across North America. While some of this breed still work in farms and herd cattle back in Switzerland, in the US they are spoiled pets. These breed have innate affinity with children so they make good playmates and safe pets.

In the US, pure bred Berners are hard to find and they cost much. But if you do have time and money to spare, this dog is worth it. Why won't it be when its physical features look elegant and serene and it has good abilities?

I believe only BMD can be a safe playmate and intelligent companion while looking serene and beautiful. This dog is so lovely that even at a distance you can never fail to catch its beauty and gentleness. Knowing we have this breed to enjoy today, we can never be thankful enough for those enthusiasts who decided to rescue them from extinction.

About the Author:

Gabe Richardson has years of experience in Bernese Mountain Dog breeding. For more information on this breed, visit his site on Bernese Mountain Dogs.

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