Bernese

xeiramnnax

Joe10000 wrote: »

Yes and no, I have a Bernese and he is a big teddy bear like the Newfoundland but come into the garden/house uninvited and beware, he is a different dog.

I believe the Newfoundlands are similar.

I am just wondering what your experience is with visitors to your home with your Bernese. Does your Bernese react badly when you are with him as someone enters or just when they are alone? I am considering getting one in the next year or so.

I have done a lot of research, but haven't seen much comments about this.
I hope to take mine to work with me. Three days I work from home (no problem there), and 2 days I work out of home in a smaller showroom but with enough room to for the dog to relax.

However... What advise would you have about the interaction between a Bernese and strangers (customers) who may come into the showroom? I know bigger dogs can be quite intimidating for some and it is a big concern I have. But I have seen that Bernese do not do well left alone all day. And I have always wanted a dog that is suitable to stay with me everyday.

I know I am a late reader of this thread, but I have just joined here. Any advise or response would be much appreciated.

Cherry Blossom

I've split this into a new thread as it's a different query and you are more likely to get some help this way.

Rommie

Hi there OP, I know three bernese mountain dogs quite well. In my experience, it depends entirely on the dog. Of the three I know, the oldest wouldn't look twice at anyone but his owner, the second would launch himself at you for hugs and kisses and the third is absolutely terrified of strangers. The first one came from a puppy farm (and has hip dysplasia ), the third from a backyard breeder and the second (the only one actually purchased by the owner) was bought from a breeder who hipscored, insisted on him meeting the parents, fully papered and still keeps in contact. As you can see, a reputable breeder is the way to go by far. So make sure the parents are both friendly and you sociliase your pup as much as possible; shyness is a huge problem in this breed thanks to indiscriminate breeding.

xeiramnnax

Rommie wrote: »

Hi there OP, I know three bernese mountain dogs quite well. In my experience, it depends entirely on the dog. Of the three I know, the oldest wouldn't look twice at anyone but his owner, the second would launch himself at you for hugs and kisses and the third is absolutely terrified of strangers. The first one came from a puppy farm (and has hip dysplasia ), the third from a backyard breeder and the second (the only one actually purchased by the owner) was bought from a breeder who hipscored, insisted on him meeting the parents, fully papered and still keeps in contact. As you can see, a reputable breeder is the way to go by far. So make sure the parents are both friendly and you sociliase your pup as much as possible; shyness is a huge problem in this breed thanks to indiscriminate breeding.

Hi there, Thanks for that. I guessed as much that it was dependent on the dog, their training and breeder. I have seen a few people go through so much trouble with their dogs health, and all were bought from bad breeders. I definitely won't be rushing out to buy the first pup I see. I am trying to do as much research as I can on all the issues arising with this breed to be sure I can give them what they need and also the environment that will suit them. All going well, in another few months, I hope to start contacting breeders. I have spoken to my local vet about the health issues he experiences with Bernese and he has given me some of the same advise about hipscoring etc.

Hopefully, bringing the pup to work from a young age would be a better way to ensure that there is no problems with visitors. I thought it might be best to leave it for a few months before starting that. But I suppose, it would be better to socialise it with strangers as early as is healthy to do so.

Thanks again.