Bernese Mountain Dogs are very intelligent. They learn quickly and eagerly, yet, in order to achieve expected results, one should start the training very early. We must remember that our little ball will very soon become a strong and powerful “bear”! It is advisable that the training is accompanied by proper socialization.
Bernese Mountain Dogs are large and just like other large dogs, they are prone to numerous diseases, including joints diseases (dysplasia). Many diseases are inherited, but external factors, such as proper diet are extremely important for the health condition of your dog. A feature that is characteristic for this breed is fast growth in the first year, or even two years, which requires a well-balanced diet.
Bernese Mountain Digs, just like other large dogs, may suffer hip or elbow dysplasia. Dysplasia is an abnormal structure of a hip - insufficient formation of a hip socket causes that it is to shallow and, as a result, it cannot cover the thighbone capitulum or causes capitulum deformation. Elbow dysplasia is similar to hip dysplasia, but it is related to front paws.
