The cowboy of Bern is an old farm dog that lived in the prealpina region of Bern, Switzerland, in this region was used as a watchdog, shepherd and running dog (pulling small carts with commercial products, mainly milk and its derivatives).).
At first, these dogs were known as the D.R.R.B.According to the FCI breed standard, this is because they are very often seen in a village called the D’rrbach de Riggisberg, in the canton (“state”) of Bern.Over time, the Bernese cowboy has gained popularity as a family dog, show and multiple work, due to his good character and good appearance.In 1910, the name of the race was changed and renamed Bern Cowboy.Today, this breed is the most popular of all Swiss dogs and has followers in different parts of the world.
- This dog is simply wonderful.
- Has a long and tricolor hair and a size greater than average.
- Its head is wide.
- But retains an excellent proportion with the rest of the body.
- The nasofrontal depression (stop) is noticeable.
- But not very marked.
- The nose is black.
- The eyes are brown and almond-shaped.
- The ears are medium.
- Adhered high.
- Triangular and with a slightly rounded tip.
The body of the Bern cowboy is slightly longer than tall, the upper line gently descends from the neck to the cross and then becomes horizontal in relation to the rump.The chest is wide, deep and long. The belly rises slightly.The tail is long and locks when the dog is at rest.When the dog is in action, it carries the tail backwards or just above it.
Its fur is one of the most notable characteristics of the breed.It is long, shiny, smooth or slightly wavy. The base color is black with reddish brown and white spots in a peculiar distribution.The dog of Bern has a height on the cross between 64 and 70 cm and a weight of about 50 kg.
The berne cow dog is excellent for all types of families, as long as they have an active and stimulated lifestyle that allows it to develop all their physical and mental abilities, it is quiet at home (after adolescence), independent, safe, docile and peaceful.
It is perfect for adult families, but also for families with children. The Bernese breed enjoys long walks but also relaxes a lot when it comes home. It is a dog that can connect perfectly with other animals, if they benefit from a good socialization.
The hair of the Bernese cowboy should be brushed three times a week, however, in times of hair change, it is ideal to brush it every day to prevent our house from filling with hair and excess dirt, it is advisable to bathe only when necessary.very dirty, ideally bathing every two months or more.
Although they have a calm temperament, they do not adapt well to a sedentary lifestyle, since they have great exercise needs, it is essential that they are able to perform 3 daily walks combined with physical exercise, so living in a house with garden can be much more appropriate for them to exercise in addition to daily walks.
Do not forget that the Bernese cowboy is a dog that needs company and affection because it is very sociable, the ideal is that you spend most of your time with your caregivers so that you can connect with other people, dogs and environments.
As with any dog, it is important to socialize with the puppy, usually socializing is easy for its calm and predisposed temperament, although it is reserved for foreigners, you can quickly agree if you train it positively.
Training with this breed is easy if you resort to positive reinforcement, these dogs learn very quickly and are very intelligent, so it is advisable to add to your daily education stimulation intelligence games and various activities that help you to be mentally active.What this breed can suffer is destructiveness. Bernese cattle can be a very destructive dog if you do not exercise and do not have enough company.You have to keep that in mind before adopting one.
In addition to these details, we must not forget that the Bernese cowboy will greatly appreciate his training, teaching him the basic orders of obedience will be fun for both of us, as he will feel valued, stimulated and mentally active.
Remember that being a very large dog, the lack of education and training can end up turning against the guardians, so it is important to practice regular training and education, greatly improving the human-dog relationship and helping to understand and guide better.You.
The cowboy of Bern is susceptible to diseases like any other dog, so ideal is a visit to the veterinarian every 6 months, to rule out the appearance of any health problems.The most common health problems in this breed are:
Thermal shock is also very common because of your thick skin, so you should take some precautions to avoid it, especially if you live in a warm place, do not forget other details about your health, such as internal and external deworming, as well as control the vaccination schedule.All these details will help you keep your Bernese cowboy healthy.The wait for a Bernese cowboy is between 8 and 9 years old.