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[striperon]

There are 2 BMD's in my dog obedience class that I attend with my Springer. Beautiful dogs, but very timid. One will not let a stranger touch her or feed her. The other is afraid if another dog is in line behind him. He looks back and gets all upset. They are relatives, perhaps the fear comes from that family of dogs; or it is the owner who has taught fear, without intending to.

 

[aoxa]

One of our neighbors had Garth a gorgeous Bernese Mountain Dog- he loved everybody and was a total gentlemen, no jumping, no pulling on the leash. He loved to lean against people though and he could tip them over but never did.

I've read that BMD's like a lot of BIG dogs unfortunately have short lives. They have dog # 2 now and he is a sweet guy too but, not as regal as Garth.

I look at your Henry photo and can still see him in the first puppy picture you posted. He certainly is a dream dog.

It's 6-8 years unfortunately.. I hope I have longer. His mom was 6 when he was born.

There are 2 BMD's in my dog obedience class that I attend with my Springer. Beautiful dogs, but very timid. One will not let a stranger touch her or feed her. The other is afraid if another dog is in line behind him. He looks back and gets all upset. They are relatives, perhaps the fear comes from that family of dogs; or it is the owner who has taught fear, without intending to.

This is not a trait of the breed itself, and must be something with the individual dogs, or their line.

From the BMD website:
Temperament: A pure bred dog will be consistent with the breed and hence, will allow families to make an informed decision anout how they'll fit into their family. Still, it needs to be understood that dogs, like people, are individuals an temperaments do vary. The Bernese Mountain dog Standard states, "The Bernese temperament is one of the breed's strongest assets. Consistent, dependable, with a strong desire to please. Self-confident, alert, good-natured. Attached and loyal to human family; may be aloof or suspicious with strangers, but never sharp or shy."

Their strong desire to please means they are happiest when working, and with their people. Hence they may not be appropriate for people who work long hours and can't spend time with them. Generally, the significant caregiver will be their favourite and training and socialization are needed for them to be well adjusted in the family and household.


I must say Henry does not prefer any one human. He loves strangers as much as he loves us. He does really tend to like children and men the best. Not sure why for men. Maybe he needs a manly influence? lol

 

[troyer]

Nice photos. I especially like daffodils.

 

[cluckcluckluke]

Popping back in to share the first real photos of 2014.

This winter has been extremely long. We still are not 100% snow free. Soon...

That goats smile

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What breed is your wonder dog?

 

[aoxa]

That goats smile

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What breed is your wonder dog?

He's a Bernese Mountain Dog

 

[cluckcluckluke]

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Awesome

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When you say you are going to teach him to cart. Is that like literally putting a little cart on him and putting pumpkins in there

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[aoxa]

Awesome

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When you say you are going to teach him to cart. Is that like literally putting a little cart on him and putting pumpkins in there

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Like this

 

[cluckcluckluke]

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That is spectacular. Exactly how I have ever imagined it

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Is that top photo your boy?

 

[aoxa]

That is spectacular. Exactly how I have ever imagined it

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Is that top photo your boy?

No these, are just pulled from Google images

I want to have my grandfather build Henry a cart. We tried a sled this winter and had him pull us when it was super icy down to the barn. We threw cheese in front of him and he chased after it LOL. But we are not exactly lightweight!

 

[drumstick diva]

I can just imagine you throwing cheese in front of Henry and every time he picks one up, the sled lurches forward.