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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?

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

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

Thank you! Means a lot!

@@beautyandtheberners please keep the videos coming, my friend🐾 go buckeyes

Thank you for listening and your continued support. Does F/B mean Facebook? Sorry I’m not familiar with all the acronyms lol

Yes Facebook. I would love to talk dogs with you. I am a dog trainer and passion about dogs.

Thank you for watching! And yes, they can be SUPER affectionate to the point of being like velcro to you. Ours hate hot weather as well and spend most of it on the concrete porch or garage floor if we force them to go outside (gasp! lol). And they definitely are the best friends you can ever ask for!

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?

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😊

I love it! Are there many Berner breeders in your area? If not I’m happy to recommend some. I also love Newfies though I’ll admit the slobber is a deal breaker for me. But they’re gorgeous dogs! Send me a picture when you have all 3😉. And true, if you’re stranded in a polar vortex you’re good! lol

Add broccoli &/or spinach to their egg yolks, with water in microwave, not fried!!

@@ericajones2537 why not fried? Can I scramble the egg?

Thanks for watching! They tend to not know their own strength so consistent training for the behaviors you want is crucial. If he’s too aggressive leaning against you, try correcting that by moving away from him each time he presses too hard. In terms of the cancer risk, a lot of it comes down to genetics and lack of antioxidants in the diet to help prevent cell damage and mutation (cancer). Commercial kibble lacks antioxidants when compared to feeding a balanced fresh/raw diet. But if you want/have to feed kibble, supplementing with foods that contain antioxidants can help. Look for foods that contain kaemperfol - examples would be leafy greens like spinach, kale, collard and turnip greens. Cruciferous veggies like broccoli, cabbage and brussel sprouts are also full of antioxidants. Berries too. Animal proteins like beef heart and egg haven’t been linked to decreasing the risk of cancer exclusively, so try adding in some of these foods too. But great job in supplementing with actual whole foods! Let me know if there’s anything else I can help with.😊

A good rule of thumb is to keep fresh/raw food bland and unseasoned. Frying adds unnecessary fat and oils to the diet that can actually offset the good you’re trying to do by feeding the eggs. And yes you can feed scrambled eggs! We do a few times a week. Just don’t add salt, pepper, a lot of butter etc.

Aww love the doodles! Had a Labradoodle named Libby growing up☺. And great question because it's different than feeding in "cups" like we're used to when feeding kibble. The recommended guidelines for otherwise healthy adult dogs is 2% of their body weight per day in total pounds of food consumed. So your 55lb doodle would get 1.1lbs/day and for your 70lb dog would get 1.4lbs/day. So you'd be looking at 2.5lbs/day total to feed both dogs. Of those 2.5lbs, at least 1.5-2lbs is going to be made up of meat - whether that's muscle meat, organ meat etc. I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions - always happy to help!

Hi! Thanks so much for your question.☺ I plan on doing a whole other video just on the protein that we feed, but to give you an idea, chicken is still the cheapest meat, with beef, duck, and salmon being more expensive. We personally don't feed poultry because our Berners are sensitive to it so our go-to's are beef, pork and salmon. Right now I'm buying beef with bone for $2.41/lb, and a beef/salmon mix for $2.81/lb. To compare, I could buy the chicken with bone for $2.11/lb. My husband is a hunter so we're lucky in that we get venison in the fall for free, and we also raise our own pork. I hope this helps! Let me know if I can answer anything else for you.

You’re very welcome!🥰

My dogs don’t weigh 200lbs. They’re each 100+. They each get at least 2lbs of meat per day plus the bones and other items I went over in the video. Never had any issues with being under or overweight.

Thank you! Yeah, haven't quite cracked the code on viewership on here yet. Always appreciate your support!

Love that approach! If I had a 3rd dog it'd definitely be a Golden! And yes, you really can't beat the sweetness of the Berners. What's the biggest difference that you've noticed?

My Berner is a little more reserved with strangers than my Golden . My Berner is bonded to me and my Golden loves the whole family . They are both great breeds though

Thank you! I totally get what you’re saying. It’s not a “fun” video to make either. But hopefully it helps someone else! I’m a fan of cats too! They just live outside as the dogs like the little “snacks” in the litter box too much for keep them inside.😉

@@beautyandtheberners Cat poop is high in nutrients and protein, especially if fed commercial cat food. Dogs can smell it. It's probably better than many commercial dog food! LOL My cats eat mostly homemade ground beef, chicken thighs and salmon. Almost no odor. : )

Hi and thank you for your comment! I appreciate the correction as I’m from the US and admittedly don’t know all the European catastral terminology. In a few of my other videos I do mention they were bred from “guard type breed dogs” and were originally bred to pull carts and do other work around the farm. Our Berners are “modern farm dogs” in that we live in a farm but they don’t actually do much work😂. Thanks again for sharing this info!

@@beautyandtheberners It's not a huge deal, but I thought I share it with you. The City of Berne is what swiss consider in the low lands, so mostly hills. The state of Berne got it's name after the city. Just wanted to clarify this so people wont assume they are city dogs. Which they aren't unless you have a huge parcel with garden. They really are rural dogs and love the outdoor (especially in winter, they looove snow)

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.

@@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 🤣

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

Thank you for your thoughtful comments! I do agree that some can be stubborn and you definitely need to be firm and consistent in training and manners (really with any dog but especially the big breeds). Love that you live in their native country! And yes, I would never not have one! They’re the best🥰

Yes!! We feed raw and fresh food only (and no chicken) because of this. Chronic digestion issues are prevalent but there are solutions😊

Yes! There was a study from UC Berkeley a few years ago and then another that just came out showing waiting to spay/neuter in some breeds (including male Bernese in particular) did show a statistically significant decrease in the incidence of osteo diseases and certain cancers. Of course this has been criticized as people think it will contribute to more overbreeding, but people need to be responsible for their animals as always.

Aww yes that really is the biggest downside of the breed. But the time we do have with them I wouldn’t change for anything! But I totally respect and understand your decision.😊 Thank you for watching! If there’s any particular question/area you’d like me to do a video on I’m happy to help!

Hi! Thank you so much for your kind message - really appreciate it!🙏🏻 Truly at a base level, Berners love being with their person. And I say “person”, not people because it’s been my experience they will attach to one person above all others. So for your situation, I would say the breed would be a great choice. They do better with exercise that is low speed, long duration so as long as you’re not trail running, our Berners LOVE long, slow hikes. Just make sure to give them breaks if the weather is warm and provide them access to clean fresh water. And of course as they age just be aware of body language- they’ll tell you if it’s too much. And if you need to leave them alone for a time that’s fine. Especially if they’re mentally and physically tired. They’ll most likely not move the whole time you’re gone😂. It sounds like you’ve really thought this through which is awesome! I always advocate for the human adjusting to the breed, not the other way around. But my opinion, a Berner would really thrive in this type of lifestyle. Happy to answer any questions you have!😊

Yep 100%!! Sometimes even 3 or 4😂

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!

I mean I would say that about any breed.

@@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.

If I wasn't in fear of a divorce, I'd get a 3rd that would be a Golden!😜

@@beautyandtheberners I heard that in the video...LOL!

Shaving by yourself is overrated 😅

Awesome, thank you for the feedback!

Haha love it! So true! Thank you for the feedback and Happy Mewsday to you too!😸

I know right!? I don't get some people. But that's not for me to dwell on! They can find another channel

Thank you! I love both breeds as well. I'm obviously partial, but whatever breed/mix you choose the most important part is that your lifestyle fits the dog and not the other way around. People run into trouble when they try to make the breed adapt and it causes problems, usually at the dog's expense.

@@beautyandtheberners I whole heartedly agree!

Thank you so much - it means more than you know! Love the rescues and the mixes too! I’m actually a foster mom to some dogs here and there (don’t have any at the moment) and I’m shocked I don’t have a whole pack! My husband would divorce me😂.

Thank you for your comment! I love hearing stories like this and I’ve experienced the same thing with my vets. They don’t like it but they can’t deny the health my dogs are in. I know some of the comments are negative and that’s ok - I honestly expect it whenever I talk about this and it doesn’t bother me. But you’re absolutely right - there is a lot of verified research on the benefits of raw meaty bones and fresh food in a dog’s diet. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I follow the science and the results. I’m so glad your dogs are doing well! Keep in touch!

Yes! Supervision when giving your pets raw meaty bones is a must. And right…dogs and humans have been been around long before the advent of commercial dog food. We have to think logically about what was available for them to eat then. And unfortunately there is a lot of conflict of interest between commercial dog food companies and veterinary medicine. Not saying all vets, but if you’re offering an incentive for a person to sell something, some people will take advantage of that for the wrong reasons. Really appreciate your insight!

Thank you so much! If my husband would allow me to have 3 dogs I'd have my two Berners and a Golden - they're both amazing breeds! And I really appreciate the kind words about the editing - it's always a work in progress!

@@beautyandtheberners i travel a ton so I'll just continue to watch dog videos to fill my heart haha. you're preaching to the choir on the editing. Keep at it. I'll keep watching!

@@IronsSharpenIronsGolf thank you so much! I’ll keep learning and watching your videos as well!

@@beautyandtheberners thank you!

I know right!? The vacuum and even carpet cleaners together just don’t do it. I posted the link to the rake on Amazon in another comment. It’s the same one I use to brush them.😊