Talk:Bernese Mountain Dog

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[edit] Grooming the Berner Sennen

The article states: "A good brushing every week or two is sufficient to keep it in fine shape, except when the undercoat is being shed; then daily combing is in order for the duration of the moult. Bernese Mountain Dogs shed year-round," Which, to me, says that a weekly (or two) brushing should suffice, except when they are shedding, which is the entire year. Maybe that needs clearing up. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 88.159.81.117 (talk) 01:17, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Similarities/differences with St Bernards?

This breed is probably often confused with St Bernards - is there a connection / important differences? Thrapper 16:15, 15 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] There is a major difference

These are two different breeds and their colors and appearance are quite different. Also, the St.Bernards are quite a bit larger than the Bernese.

However, both breeds have similar good tempraments, and are both Swiss, so they are related in that sense. I'm not sure if there is actual blood reltaion between them but many consider them to be "cousins".

--tal :) 19:27, 16 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] outdoor dogs?

Not likely. Most parts of the country they'll be miserably hot in the summer. Plus, they really want to be inside with their families.

In fact, quite a few of them are outdoor dogs and generally they are happy with it, provided they were raised as outdoor dogs since puppyhood (trying to make indoor Bernese into outdoor Bernese or visa versa at an adult age is strongly discouraged). Also, the climate conditions vary significantly from country to country and in many cold areas the Bernese will not suffer in the summer and will be very glad to stay outside during the cold winter. Anyhow, it should be kept in mind that regardless of where they stay the Bernese require a lot of love and attention from their families, and give much love and loyalty in return. --Tal :) 12:11, 19 June 2006 (UTC)

I definately concur. While they do enjoy--weather permitting--outside time, they are indoor dogs. To be kept outside and away from its family for long periods would be very hard on every Berner I've known.--Sam Harmon 18:00, 22 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] outdoor dogs

They are outdoor dogs but cannot handle the hot weather due to their thick coats. In cooler climates they are better outdoor dogs where as in warmer climates they should be kept inside and out of the heat. They are suited to live and work outdoors in the proper climate.

[edit] wrong article name

Why is the article names Bernese Mountain Dog if the true name is Berner Sennenhund

it's no secret that these dogs originate in Switzerland and in Switzerland , the language used, isn't english, and as such they do not refer to the dog as "Bernese Mountain dog"

the rest of Europe , also refers to it as Berner Sennenhund, so why the switch??


should be "Berner Sennenhund, aka Bernese Mountain Dog, aka Bouvier Bernois..."

not the other way around. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 130.57.32.250 (talk) 17:03, 3 January 2007 (UTC).

It's really because, to be honest, no one's really ever heard that name. I hadn't. I think since it's the mass culture name, we should keep it up. Objections? KC109 (talk) 19:46, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Burmese Mountain Dogs vs Bernese Mountain Dogs

Why does a search for Burmese Mountain Dogs redirect to Bernese Mountain Dogs? Burmese Mountain Dogs are a completely different breed. TEN 17:37, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

There is no such breed as a Burmese Mtn Dog. There is no mountain dog that originates from the mountains of Burma, there is only some confusion on the internet. The Burnese is sometimes confused with the Greater Swiss Mtn dog and that is what someone might be talking about. There is no such mountain dog from Berma (an Asian country). Mrhyak 23:17, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Burmese or Bernese?

The name of the dog is "Bernese Mountain Dog", but the name of the file has "Burmese" in it... it should be changed.

EDIT: Looks like there are two links to this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burmese_mountain_dog and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernese_mountain_dog.

Agamemnus 15:26, 24 October 2007 (UTC)


The re-direct IMO should be left since it is a common mistake for those not as familiar with this breed to call it a Bermese Mtn Dog. Since there actually is no dog of that name, the re-direct will send them to where they intended to go. Mrhyak 04:42, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Wolf

Being an owner of a Bernese, I think some of this information may help improve the page. As far as I am aware, the Bernese Mountain was brought to the UK and Euorpe by the romans as they used them for guard dogs (tying them up around the fort). Also, a mention of the dogs "wolf" insctints may imporve the article. Countless times has my dog woken me up with her howling!!! (Proper wolf howling)

Your thoughts? Matt9537 (talk) 16:40, 18 February 2008 (UTC)

Our Berner never did any howling and this is the first I've ever heard of a Bernese having "Wolf" instints. The BMD is thought of a breed that is a gentle, but strong working dog. My vote would be to leave this out of the article. Mrhyak (talk) 17:20, 18 February 2008 (UTC)
Sorry Matt, but I agree with Mrhyak on this one. I own one, and she doesn't howl. Bark loudly, yes, but doesn't howl. Maybe your dog has wolf genes? THE KC (talk) 00:48, 19 February 2008 (UTC).
Fair enough. To be honest - I never heard my dog howl - but dad insisted that it did - no one believed him. Then one night, I couldnt sleep and I heard it! It was weird. Guess its the frequency that it wont wake you up or soemthing. I agree there is a lack of evidence to put this in - but was curious in case anyone else had experieced it. What about the Romans? Matt9537 (talk) 21:31, 20 February 2008 (UTC)