Bernese Mountain Dog. BREED TRAITS & CHARACTERISTICS FCI standard 045 Breed group 2 - PINSCHER AND SCHNAUZER TYPE DOGS - MOLOSSOIDS AND SWISS BOVARI DOGS Breed section 3 - SWISS BOVARI Origin Swiss Size Big or giant Longevity 7-10 years Average litter size 1-14 puppies; usually 8 Temperament Affectionate, faithful, intelligent, loyal Colors Black, white, rust/tan Height Male: 61-71 cm / 25-27.5 inches Female: 58-69 cm / 23-26 inches Weight Male: 38-50 kg / 80-115 pounds Female: 36-48 kg / 70-95 pounds Adaptability This dog, if left alone for too long, may become destructive (chewing). It is used to resisting very low temperatures and, for this same reason, it needs a sheltered place in summer. Adaptability to apartment living The Bernese Mountain Dog is a large breed that doesn't really adapt to apartment life if you don't have the opportunity to let it run and play in outdoor spaces. Tendency to bark Occasional Relationship with children The Bernese Mountain Dog has unconditional affection for the little ones. Relationship with cats The Bernese Mountain Dog is a farm dog and has no predatory drive, so it will get along with any animal. Relationship with dogs The Bernese Mountain Dog is very predisposed to socializing with other dogs. Openness to strangers The Bernese Mountain Dog is decidedly tolerant of strangers, hardly ever showing aggressive or distrustful attitudes. Watch ability The Bernese Mountain Dog can be an excellent herald, even if it is not considered a full-fledged guard dog. Exercise needs The Bernese Mountain Dog needs to be taken out on a regular basis as they are very fond of exercise and the outdoors. Trainability Simple training. The Bernese Mountain Dog must be trained with a gentle and consistent approach. Grooming Moderate maintenance: Bernese Mountain Dogs have a thick, long double coat. It is therefore not surprising that this dog sheds profusely, especially during the molting season. Intelligence - Playfulness The Bernese Mountain Dog is playful and lively. Health Hypoallergenic: NO. The Bernese Mountain Dog is not particularly long-lived and risks developing pathologies such as dysplasia, Von Willebrand 's disease, some types of cancer, degenerative myelopathy and malignant histiocytosis. PRODUCTS MAINTENANCE • BANANA SHAMPOO (traditional / traditional plus): it is a shampoo with a pleasant banana scent, suitable for medium-haired dogs and cats. Its delicate and emollient action improves the elasticity of the hair, making it shiny and soft. ml 500 - 1.000 - 3.000 / 300 - 1.000 - 5.000 • BANANA CONDITIONER (traditional or traditional plus): It is an emollient product adding softness and shine to the coat of medium-haired animals. Its revitalizing properties make rough coats soft and easy to comb. ml 500 - 1.000 - 3.000 / 300 - 1.000 - 5.000 + PEK CONDITIONER: its formula untangles severely knotted hair, adding elasticity and softness and restoring the hydrolipidic balance of both skin and coat. ml 250 – 1.000 – 5.000 + K101- AVOCADO OIL KNOT REMOVER: it removes dullness from dry coats, improving hydration and easy combing, thus preventing knots from forming. It significantly reduces time necessary to untangle severely matted hair. 500 ml SHEDDING SEASON TREATMENT • (pre-mask) CHERRY PEK: invigorating and repairing mask with silk proteins and a pleasant fragrance of black cherry. It adds vitality and softness. Suitable for short-haired coats. ml 250 – 1.000 – 3.000 + pH BALANCE: cream balm particularly suitable for dogs and cats with damaged coats and very sensitive skin. ml 500 – 1.000 – 3.000 • MINERAL H SHAMPOO: anti-hair loss adjuvant with placenta extract, for dogs and cats - This shampoo is indicated for dogs with hair loss, dandruff, and dull coat. It performs a delicate cleansing action which helps to fortify the hair, preventing it from falling out and promoting its regrowth. ml 250 – 3.000 • DERMA PLUS CONDITIONER: this is a highly concentrated conditioner that, when applied regularly, nourishes in depth the dermis and the hair, ensuring its health and well-being. ml 300 – 3.000 • PASSIONE NERA 02 CONDITIONER: it adds an extraordinary shine and softness to the hair ensuring a revitalizing and protective action thanks to organic argan oil and grape stem cells which also protect against UV radiation. ml 250 – 1.000 – 3.000 + CHERRY PEK: (see above). + K101 - AVOCADO OIL KNOT REMOVER: (see above). + 12 drops of REINFORCE GOLDEN: a special coloring solution that makes the natural hair color more vivid. It gives brightness and brilliance to hair on all treated areas. 30 ml