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Berna Boyero - Know all about this breed
He Berna Boyero, also known as Dürrbächler, Berner Sennenhung, Bernese Mountain Dog Or Boyero Bernés, he is a large bearing dog that has many talents. He is affectionate, of good temperament, partner and faithful to its owner. Keep reading to learn more about its history and origin and the care of this race.
There are several theories that try to explain The origin of the Boyero of Bern. One of them, considers that their origins date back to an Asian dog, muscular, strong, of great head, short snout and strong jaws, which the Romans brought from the Alps and that they used in their battles.
Another theory and, perhaps the most viable, dates back to the nineteenth century where the Boyero was used by the Swiss farmers of the canton of Bern as A working dog, since it was intelligent, obedient, guardian, resistant to the inclement weather in the mountains, herd driver and, in addition, had a great strength to carry small cars with milk drums in those areas where he still did not reach the rail. Its original name, "Dürrbächler," comes from a small town in the canton of Berna, known as Dürrbach, where they raised these dogs. In 1883, the Swiss Canine Association organized its first exhibition of dogs, but did not give rise to the Boyeros. However, almost 10 years later, a Burgdorf innkeeper named Franz Schertenleib renewed the interest in this race, inspired by the legends that his father told him about this beautiful farmer dog.
Twenty years later of the first exhibition of the Swiss Canine Association, another one organized in which Dürrbächler or Boyero de Bern, thanks to several fans of this race that convinced the association so that six males and a female were exhibited. In 1908, Franz Sclertenleib presented at the Anniversary Expo of the Swiss cynological society in Langenthal still "Bernés Haja Mountain Mountain"Thanks to the characteristics of this beautiful mountain dog, the Swiss geologist and naturalist Albert Heim, who was a judge on that day, fell in love in such a way that he decided to create the Swiss Club of Dürrbäch, and defined the Boyero of Berna as follows:“ He is a guardian, a great companion, good arriero and livestock, excellent as a shooting animal. It protects children, is kind, loving, affectionate, attentive to all indication of its owner, faithful, obedient, easy to educate and playful. Many love to go to the water. " At present, it is no longer considered as a working dog, but rather as a domestic and familiar dog. This may be due to the fact that in our time it is no longer necessary to resort to the use of this breed.
Thanks to his great efforts for Preserve and improve Boyero de Bern, on April 24, 1910, Albert Heim held an exhibition in Burgdorf in which 107 dogs of this breed were registered. This exhibition was so successful that in 1935 there were Berna Boyero Breeders Clubs in Holland, Germany, the United States and Belgium. Together with other races such as Entebuch's Boyero, a large Swiss and Boyero of Appenzell, form the four races of regional dogs of the Swiss Alps, which occupies approximately 62.5 percent of the country, in its central and sweaty area. With the passage of time and after several crosses, Berna's Boyero became the dog we know today.
Physical characteristics of the Boyero dog of Bern
Berna's boyo is the only dog breed that has soft and long hair. The various crosses over time gave rise to a robust dog, with the ability to protect the flock and work as a shooting animal. It has great stature, it is strong and sensible. Its ears are medium and fall to the sides of the head. It has white spots on the head, in the torso, at the tip of the tail and the legs and around the neck. It also has a mierraded tone in the eyebrows, around the cheeks, in the torso and on the legs. His fur has three colors: brown, black and white.
The females measure between 58 to 66 cm, being the ideal size between 60 and 63 cm. The weight is between 40 and 50 kilos. The males measure between 64 and 70 cm, being the ideal size between 60 and 63 cm. The weight varies from 45 to 60 kilos.
Berna Boyero Dog character and personality
Your temperament is peaceful. Berna's boyero is also a very companion animal. He is always close to his neighbor, as a way to demonstrate his companionship. This breed of dog loves being with its owner at all times. That is his greatest pleasure.
Berna Boyero Puppies
The Boyero of Bern can procreate 10 to 12 children. His puppies are well undisciplined and active. When they reach four months they grow rapidly, which leaves them susceptible to injuries and pains in the bones. Following a diet with an excellent quality ration, produced with 15 percent fat and 24 percent protein, you can prevent its rapid growth, because it is a low -calorie diet.
On the other hand, when Berna's Boyero puppy Be at home, show him his space inside the home and have his site to sleep and what are the typical noises of the house. Let each of the corners inspect for its arrival so that the adaptation is produced in a gradual and normal way. It is usual that during the first nights they howle and cry calling his mother and his brothers. On the other hand, think of the future, that is, if you are not going to allow you to climb to the couch or the bed, they will not have to do it as children. Accominate it to use necklace and strap, get only to leave and take it when I get home to associate it with the walk. He physical contact with the family It is essential for this breed.
Berna Boyero Dog's Food and Health
Most dogs in this race can suffer from hip dysplasia once elderly. To prevent your Berna Boyero from having this complication, it is important that your Exercise routine be disciplined from very small. This race requires a lot of space, because they are very active and need to move all the time. Visit to the veterinarian regularly to get calm that he has no infections, wounds, rashes, inflammations in the nose, skin, eyes, mouth or legs. There should be no secretion in the eyes or redness. These care are of the utmost importance to avoid or identify possible health problems.
Berna's boyo is susceptible to diseases like any other CAN, although the most common problems are elbow dysplasia, dissecting osteochondritis, histiocytosis, gastric torsion, progressive retinal atrophy, and thermal shock, in addition to hip dysplasia. As for food, it is advised that your Berna coma boyero of three to five rations of good quality dry food divided into two daily portions. A feed of excellent quality will avoid well -being problems in the future and, in addition, money on visits to the veterinarian. Avoid overhabiting your dog with extras such as leftovers, awards, food for people, Snacks, etc. Never let you freely have the amount of feed that he wants. Do not forget to offer fresh and abundant water. A balanced and limited diet to the fair amount can avoid numerous problems and avoid the appearance of chronic problems in large dog dogs. Its growth from it is born until it reaches its maximum weight passes from 500g to 70 kilos or more in just 18 months.
The Boyero of Bern will have to consume acids, amino acids, oils, high digestibility proteins, antioxidants and elements such as chondroitin to reinforce the characteristics of their fur and skin, and protect the joints. The obesity of this race is dangerous, since its joints are its weak point.
Berna Boyero Dog Care
Berna's boyero likes to live outdoors, mainly in cold weather regions. It needs to do moderate physical exercises every day, approximately 30 minutes of walking. It is necessary to comb your hair twice a week to avoid risks and knots. When you were moving your hair, you will have to increase the frequency of brushing. It is advised to take a bath every three months to maintain your beautiful appearance. In regions with high temperatures, the bathroom can be in minor intervals. It is also necessary to brush your teeth daily, or two or three times in the week to eliminate bacteria and tartar.
On the other hand, cut your nails and examine your ears every week, clean them with a piece of cotton embedded in a product that has the balanced pH. Limpials only the outside once a month. If the temperature was very high, do not let your dog exercise energetically. Have it exercised in the morning or at night and always keep it fresh. If it remains inside the house, the ideal is to use the fan or air conditioning to refresh it. If I were out of the house, keep it in the shade. Another important thing is not to allow it to exercise in paved streets, for example. Ideally do it on the grass. It prevents Bern Boyero to load with a high weight or jump excessively until he completes the two years, so that his joints are completely forming.
Education and training of the Boyero de Bern
There are no doubt that Berna's boyo is happy when she is performing some taskWell, he loves complying. It should not be forgotten that in their country of origin, many dogs of this breed continue to work on the farms taking care of the cattle, throwing carts and protecting their owners. To the Boyeros de Bern too They can train them as rescue dogs, especially in the mountainous areas where there are usually avalanches and tremors. Some may locate injured people in forested areas.
This dog loves to follow traces and, therefore, helps find lost people. In fact, many canine associations organize various events to challenge the skills of different races of work dogs. Currently AGILITY It is a very popular competitive modality among the Bernese, although its great passion is the Carting. Other pleasant activities for both the owner and the dog are beauty exhibitions, as their physical attributes are very noticeable. Berna's boyo is a very obedient animal, so You are always willing to follow your owner's orders. It is not aggressive, but you do not like strangers, so you have to socialize it from puppy. To educate it you have to start with exercise; Training sessions must be no more than 10 minutes.
Use concrete words and gestures to teach the Boyero of Bern what you really want me to do and once you have fulfilled your orders, you will have to reward it with a caress or with a candy. Training a Bernés is a simple, but necessary job. Teach him not to pull the belt, to come when you call it, to respond to his name and do his needs on the indicated site. The Boyero of Bern It is very intelligent and can learn many skills and orders, so you will have to add intelligence games to your education, as well as several activities that help you remain mentally active. One of the great behavior problems of this race is destructiveness. If they do not receive enough exercise and do not pay the attention they need, Berna's boyers can be very destructive.
Conclusion
As you can see the Bernés or Boyero de Bern It is a dog with many skills, in addition to faithful and affectionate. His relationship with children is excellent, but with other dogs it is dominant. Its average life is eight to nine years and its high maintenance cost. It is calm, alert and affectionate with the entire family unit, since its greatest happiness is to be with its most beloved beings.
