Great advice. Berners are stunningly beautiful, and soooooo much fun. But they are not for everyone. You have to be dedicated to their care as long as they live.

@beautyandtheberners

19 күн бұрын

100% agree! And because they don’t live as long as most breeds they’re not for the faint of heart. But like you said, SO worth it!

@OakwiseBecoming

11 күн бұрын

I mean I would say that about any breed.

@beautyandtheberners

10 күн бұрын

@@OakwiseBecoming very true. Dedicated care is a must for any dog/animal owner. It’s a lifelong commitment. They’re not toys you can just get rid of when you’re tired of them.

Everything is absolutely true. My Berner did all those things and lived to be 11 years old

@beautyandtheberners

Күн бұрын

Thank you for watching! Wow, 11 is an amazing age for them! Glad you got so many great years together😊

Numbers 2, 3, 6 and 9…OMG, so true. 😂 We keep our Berner in the kitchen (which is quite large and has access to an equally large garden) - exactly because of the shedding hairs - but we must always close the door whenever we leave, otherwise he will open it and follow us everywhere, and if we leave him alone for too much and he knows we’re at home he will bark to call us. He would eat any kind of food he comes across (he especially adores pizza and steak, when he was younger he managed to steal them from the table a few times)….and I think he got out of his puppy stage at 4 years old. 🤣 Luckily he’s also 9 years old but has no major health issues yet and no signs of old age, so hopefully he’s gonna be an exception in that.

@beautyandtheberners

Күн бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and can relate!😂 The Berner we lost in 2021 would eat literally anything! When he was younger he was good about not eating it while you were watching, but when he got older he just didn't care if you saw him take stuff off the counter or not! I hope you get many more good years with your boy! 9 with no issues is a blessing!🥰

Must say...I learned quite a bit on Berner's that I didnt know....very informative!!

@beautyandtheberners

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!😊

We have 3 medium to long hair GSDs (known for being one of the worst shedders) plus a Border Collie. I feel the opposite about robot vacuum, they saved my life! You just have to have realistic expectations of what they can handle and run them regularly.

@beautyandtheberners

10 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching! That’s awesome that you love the robot vacuums! I’m sure they’re always evolving and getting better, just more work than I want to deal with. But happy they make your life with dogs easier😊

What a creative angle to choose - allows people to be aware of many facts regarding owning this breed AND to make an informed decision on the choice of their dog!

@beautyandtheberners

Ай бұрын

Thank you! They're great dogs, but pet ownership requires responsibility so I want to make sure people have the facts first!

@OakwiseBecoming

11 күн бұрын

It’s a common topic on YT and loads of people are making videos about why NOT to get all different breeds.

@beautyandtheberners

10 күн бұрын

@@OakwiseBecoming I think it’s a responsible thing to do. People are impulsive and buy things (including dogs) because “they’re pretty” or “cute”. But not every dog is suited to every lifestyle and it’s important to know that BEFORE you bring the dog home. I’m all for the trend on YT.

I was lucky: my Berner lived 10.5 years. When selecting a breeder, make sure they get on OFA certification of each litter’s parents that they are free of hip or elbow displasia. Healthy parents = healthier puppies. Also: these are big dogs - nothing on your countertops is safe!

@beautyandtheberners

Күн бұрын

Correct on both points! We had a Berner who would eat anything off the counters. Thank you for watching!

I‘d add „you‘re not ready to handle a big, heavy dog“… especially for first time owners (like myself😅) I‘d argue it‘s difficult to train your bernese so effectively before they grow large that you will never encounter a situation when you need to be able to physically control/restrain them. they might not have a mean bone in their body but by their sheer size you need to be careful around kids, elderly people or those not steady on their feet.

@beautyandtheberners

16 күн бұрын

Very true. I would not recommend any large or giant breed for the elderly or those prone to falls etc. They don’t do it on purpose, but they definitely can hurt those who aren’t prepared or don’t have the strength to handle them.

@simoneholenstein6977

15 күн бұрын

@@beautyandtheberners when we visited our puppy at the breeder for the first time, her mom was so eager to be pet, she tapped me on the legs with her paws to get my attention every other minute or so. Cute as heck but I found I had bruises all over my legs afterwards. also, I realized that day how easy I am to manipulate for a dog 🤣

@OakwiseBecoming

11 күн бұрын

Same with my GSDs. But it’s my Border Collie who has been the most difficult to train not to jump on people. He’s smaller but he could still knock over an elderly person or a pregnant lady. So people do need to be aware of their dogs not jumping. My in-law’s doodle is terrible for it. Commonly seen in doodles! They’re bouncy dogs

As a puppy mine chewed on things occasionally when I wasn't paying attention. Also if you're someone who expects to come home and not immediately pet your dog for five minutes they may not be right for you.

@beautyandtheberners

Күн бұрын

Yes some can be chewers as puppies. We’ve been lucky and haven’t had that issue with any of ours. Or diggers. Curious what you mean with the petting?

@googlyooglyoogl

Күн бұрын

@@beautyandtheberners I made a mistake. My Berner expected to be petted immediately!

@beautyandtheberners

Күн бұрын

@@googlyooglyoogl oh yes!! How could you think 5 minutes would be soon enough?😂😂

Re chronic diarrhea, I’ve read Berners don’t have most of the problems they’re known for if they’re fed real raw meat and bones and not commercial dry food. My GSDs have no diarrhea since we switched. The puppy we bred in our home and was raised with real food had no diarrhea whereas the puppies we bought from breeders all had diarrhea, one had explosive diarrhea for months. I’m a living room breeder now because frankly I did a much better job and I have serious criticisms of the KCs and the breeding practices of “responsible breeders.” It’s better to get a puppy bred by a normal family in a home. Like humans did for thousands of years that we had dogs before we had KCs and “experts.” What did those dogs eat for thousands of years? Meat scraps and bones.

@beautyandtheberners

10 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting! I agree with you that many digestive issues in Berners (and maybe other breeds) can be linked to commercial dog food. There is also still an irresponsible breeding component to many of the Berner’s health problems. We had the same experience as you where the kibble caused explosive diarrhea in our puppies for months at a time, and once we switched they all went away. Someday I may raise my own puppies, but I do have a few really reputable breeders in my network that we get great dogs from. Love that you’ve had success raising your own though! What do enjoy most about the breeding process?