The dog Bernese Zennehund is distinguished for its devotion and affection for man. Initially, the shepherd breed feels lower in the hierarchy than the host, other family members and animals, so it is willing to take care of them and be loyal to them. Despite its impressive size, the Bernese dog does not require much physical exertion. She is calm and slow.
How to choose a Bernese Mountain Dog puppy?
Puppies Bernese Zennehunda - charming and fairly large dogs, with a curious and lively character. Going to the nursery in search of the future pet, pay attention to his character: aggression or cowardly behavior is unacceptable for Zennehund.
If you want to purchase a puppy for participation in exhibitions and further breeding, then you will need a show-class dog. The price of such a puppy will be above average, but the requirements for it are higher.
Appreciate the appearance of the dog, it is important that its exterior conforms to the breed standards. If in doubt, contact an outside expert who will help you evaluate the perspectives of puppies from a particular breeder.
Carefully study the pedigree of the dog , look at the parents. Breeders are required to provide you with this information. In addition, if the dog breeder refuses to answer, you should contact another nursery.
When choosing a puppy, pay attention to the conditions under which it is contained. The Bernese Mountain Dog is quite large, therefore, sufficient space is required for its breeding. If one animal is ready to live in a city apartment, then for a nursery this is usually unacceptable. Most often the breeders are located in suburban houses, where there is enough space for dogs and opportunities.
If the dog for you - just a future friend and a pet, you can make fewer demands on its appearance and choose those who are not suitable for breeding and participation in exhibitions on certain parameters. Most often, such a puppy is cheaper, and he will give you no less love, joy and devotion.
As for the name for the puppy , then, as a rule, the Bernese Zennehund gets the nicknames in the nursery. His name is based on a pedigree and can be changed by you to a simpler or shorter one.
Education and training Bernese Zennehund
Despite the good character of dogs of this breed, the training of the Bernese Zennehund is a laborious task. Everything is explained by the fact that Zennehund tend to be a little lazy and do not like to do routine work. However, in order to grow a well-educated and understanding pet, you need to train it.
Start self-training teams for obedience in 5-6 months, and closer to the year you can contact a specialist who will deal with your dog and teach her basic skills.
Feeding the Bernese Mountain Dog
Feeding a Bernese Mountain Dog puppy at the age of 3-6 months should be balanced and include food 3 times a day. After half a year the dog is fed twice a day. An adult zennehund should be fed only once a day.
The condition of the wool and health of the Bernese Zennehund depends largely on its proper nutrition. For feeding choose
Zennehund can also be fed with natural food. In this case, it should contain:
- raw meat;
- fish,
- eggs;
- fresh fruits and vegetables (apple, pear, carrots, broccoli, zucchini).
Before deciding on the method of feeding, consult the breeder and find out which food the puppy is accustomed to and what his parents prefer.