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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
- Bernese Mountain Dogs shed twice a year.
- Weekly brushing with a long-bristle slicker brush and comb is essential to prevent tangles and control shedding.
- Applying a spray conditioner makes the process easier, adding extra shine and hydration.
- Undercoat rakes and shedding blades help remove the undercoat without damaging the protective layer.
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
- The dog's hygiene is maintained with regular baths, eliminating bad odors and dirt buildup.
- A monthly bath is recommended, increasing to every 15 days during shedding with ARTERO products, formulated to hydrate and nourish the coat.
- Using a conditioner after the bath helps remove shed hair and improves the softness of the coat.
- For quick cleanings, no-rinse products are ideal.
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
- Caring for the Bernese Mountain Dog's ears during brushing is essential to prevent discomfort and irritation.
- Regular dental brushing keeps the breath fresh and controls tartar.
- The nose and hairless pads require constant hydration to prevent friction 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
Repair Cream for Nose and Paw Pads
The Artero Dfender repair cream will help to protect the dry areas of the Bernese from the skin cracking and wounds forming.
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.