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Caring for a Bernese
- Maintenance: Brushing once a week along with a monthly bath is most recommended.
Grooming: Brushing weekly is recommended to minimise shedding at home, you should always use products and tools that won't damage the coat or skin of your Bernese Mountain Dog. This is a breed who's coat renews itself seasonally which causes shedding of old/dead hair therefore you cannot clip this type of coat but rather stimulate it's growth with brushing and shape it with light scissoring.
Special Attention: Pay attention to protect the nose and paw pads from dryness to prevent cracked skin which can lead to wounds.
Recommended Grooming Appointments: This breed should be groomed professionally every 8 to 12 weeks depending on the volume of shedding, meaning visits should be more frequent around Spring and Autumn when the biggest coat change happens. Alongside this, they should be bathed monthly to maintain healthy skin and coat.
Do you want the best care for your Bernese Mountain Dog?
Here are 3 easy steps for you to follow to get the best results:
1. BRUSHING
- The Bernese Mountain Dog has a double coat and sheds heavily twice a year.
- It is advised to brush them weekly with a long-pin slicker and follow after with a comb to avoid tangles and minimise the shedding at home.
- Using a conditioner spray will make brushing easier as it prevents hair pulling which reduces breakage and adds shine to the coat.
- De-shedders and rakes with blades can help control the excess undercoat that can leave enough to protect the Bernese from the heat and cold.
Spray Conditioner
The Artero Mix is a perfect brushing aid. It can be used on wet or dry coats to protect the hair when brushing and add shine to the coat when absorbed.
Brush for a Bernese Mountain Dog
Artero Juliet is ideal for brushing dense coats due to it's long pins, but thanks to the air cushion system behind the pins you can avoid scratching and irritating the skin with regular brushing.
Rake for a Bernese Mountain Dog
Artero Rex is perfect for detangling dense coats without causing irritation to the skin. This helps reduce shedding at home from your Bernese.
De-Shedder for a Bernese Mountain Dog
Artero King is ideal to remove the dead hairs from the thick coat without cutting the coat and risking damaging it.
2. BATHING
- Bathing is essential for the Bernese Mountain Dog to eliminate unpleasant odours and maintain good hygiene.
- It is advised to bath the Bernese once a month or more frequently like every 14 days during the heavier moulting seasons of Spring and Autumn.
- It is important to use a conditioner at the end of the bath to moisturise and nourish the coat. This also helps ease shedding.
- If you cannot bathe them then you can use rinse-free options which are easy and convenient.
Detox Shampoo
Artero Detox is the perfect solution for your dog as it is ideal for dense coats which provides nourishment and hydration along with a deep cleanse that does not dry the skin or coat out.
Dry Shampoo
Speed easily cleans the coat of excess oils without needing to be rinsed out. Simply spray on and brush through for a quick clean up.
Protein Vital Conditioner
Every bath routine should include Artero Protein which is the best choice for the Bernese with it's moisturising and nourishing effect it helps with removing dead hair that sheds and also moisturising the skin to promote healthy hair from root to tip.
Deodorant
After bathing or between baths we can use Deodorant Sniff, to protect and eliminate any potentially bad odours.
3. HYGIENE
- It is crucial to maintain good hygiene of the Bernese's ears to prevent possible irritation or infections.
- Regular teeth brushing reduces the chances of a tartar build up which can cause pain or a bad smelling breath in your pet.
- Pay special attention to the nose and paw pads and moisturise them regularly to prevent the skin from cracking and causing wounds.
Ear Cleaner
Aurigel is the gel we will use to help clean out wax and dirt from the ear canal. The pump system is easy to use and non intrusive to the ear.
Coat Mask for a Bernese Mountain Dog
The best solution to maintain a longer clean feel whilst also moisturising is Artero Detox Carbon. thanks to it's active carbon which continues to clean the coat whilst leaving it soft and odour free
Breath Spray
Artero X-Mint.is the solution to eliminating bad breath for your dog and also protects the teeth when used on a regular basis.
Ear Dips
To maintain proper ear hygiene use Ear Dips to remove dirt or wax from the external side of the ear easily
Teeth Dips
Use Teeth Dips. to easily clean and refresh the dogs teeth and gums. This helps protect them from disease and keeps their breath smelling fresh for longer.
What is the Bernese Mountain Dog lik?
This is originally a Swiss breed, known for it's thick coat and distinct colour markings. They are strong, muscular dogs with a sweet and friendly personality.
Despite their size this is a very active breed and need a great deal of exercise to keep happy. They love outdoor activities like running and hiking.
Their long dense coat requires regular maintenance, due to their shedding cycle some dead coat can become trapped under the top coat which can cause itching and bad smells. To avoid this brush and bathe the dog regularly so you are always aware of any changes or developments in the coat.
Overall, the Bernese Mountain Dog is a friendly and loyal companion, however it is important to be committed to training this breed as they are intelligent and willing to learn but may run wild if left without direction.
