Bernardo
The dog is a dog of giant size that usually measures between 70 and 90 centimeters (slightly less in the case of females).They are tall, strong, extroverted and have a measured aggressiveness. They can be found with both long hair and short hair.SA Both have a noble, sturdy and muscular appearance.
- The most common color is white with some reddish-brown spots.
- Which can vary with yellowish brown or dark brown.
Sao Bernardo has a friendly, sociable and friendly personality, they are very patient and obedient, although they show a jovial behavior even in adulthood, he is a dog very loyal to his family who will spend long time patrolling what he considers the territory of The Guardian Will not only scare the intruders with his strong barking, but their size makes them suspicious and frightened.He has a very developed sense of smell.
In addition to these qualities, it has been sometimes proven that the dogs of Sao Bernardo warn of possible imminent dangers such as storms, avalanches and fires.
They are prone to sunstroke when exercised excessively in summer or when in enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces.He usually suffers from obesity and therefore it is advisable to control his diet at different stages of his life to avoid further problems.It may provide additional vitamins or calcium during the growth stages of the dog to prevent hip or elbow dysplasia, common problems in this breed.
Cases of dilated cardiomyopathy when sedated are common, also prone to wobbler syndrome, heart problems, tumors or ectropion.
Pay attention to gastric torsion: It is very important that you do not eat after exercise, bathe, drink excess water or ingest the entire daily ration at the same time, it is recommended to eat two or three times a day, sharing the daily amount..
It is a dog that needs to live in a very large house or house with garden, because it must have space to move freely, contrary to popular belief, does not require a high level of exercise, however, it is convenient for you.run a little and be active.
You need to take care of the hair, it is important to brush and cut the fringes too wide that harm your vision, it should be brushed regularly and showered month and a half.S.O.A. Bernardo likes to receive the attention of the tutor, be attentive and clean the reflections and droplets that can accumulate after eating or during the walk, it is also important to clean your ears.
In behavior with children, they exhibit a tolerant and patient attitude, especially towards children in the family nucleus.It is a friendly dog that, on many occasions, has been used by its tutors as a “nanny dog” because there is a good relationship between children and the animal.
The dog must be socialized with other animals, children or adults since it is a puppy, so that it understands the role you expect from it.
Sao Bernardo is an intelligent and easy breed to train, it is very important that basic education starts as soon as possible, otherwise you may encounter an uncontrollable dog and, in some cases, violent, for example, if you allow certain attitudes as jumping on people since you are a dog, in adulthood this behavior will be a serious problem by its weight of 90 kilograms , which can hurt someone considerably.
Properly using the leash, taking control of the situation, being the alpha male or learning the basic commands of obedience are essential conditions to have this breed of dog.