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Kit Kat and him candy sibling are some really interesting mixes. There mamma is some sort of Mountain dog/Spaniel and there father was suppost to be a border collie mix. Im not sure they will have the size of the full moutain dog but some of them definally have the medium length fluffy hair and are some chuncky puppies. Whatever there mix they seem to have mild temperments and love to play around!
Foster Update: Kit Kat is a sweet little boy with an amazing fluffy dark brindle coat. He has a very laid back personality and tends to sit off to the side and observe. He is patient at feeding time and shares his toys. Kit Kat is one of the smaller pups in the litter and loves to be held and cuddled. He sleeps through the night, does well for nail trims and doesn't mind bath time. Kit Kat will be easy to train and will do well in any family situation. This little teddy bear bundle of fur is going to be hard to resist!
According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, although the exact origins of the Bernese Mountain Dog are unclear, this breed probably began as a farm dog in the Swiss mountains. Paintings from the end of the 18th century show the Bernese type. By the end of the 19th century, however, many foreign dogs were being imported to Switzerland and there was a danger that the native breeds would be lost. Professor Albert Heim, Franz Schertenleib and others led the effort to preserve native Swiss breeds by finding remaining specimens and stabilizing the Berner Sennenhund (Bernese Alpine Herdsman's dog) as a distinct breed. The Bernese Mountain Dog was named after the Berne canton of Switzerland where the breed is widely known. The sturdy Bernese has been used for driving livestock, for draft work and as a farm guardian. Because of his gentle, happy temperament, the Bernese Mountain Dog makes a fine family companion. Its talents are tracking, herding, watchdogging, guarding, search & rescue, carting, and competitive obedience. These gentle, cheerful dogs love children. They are very intelligent, easy to train and are natural watchdogs, but not overly aggressive. A friend for life. They are very loyal and may have trouble adjusting to a new owner after they are 18 months old. Self-confident, alert and good-natured. They are fairly friendly with strangers, and are generally good with other pets and dogs. Never sharp or shy. These dogs may by slow to mature, remaining boisterous and puppy-like for quite awhile. The Bernese needs to be with people and not relegated to the backyard or kennel run. Like any dog, the Bernese Mountain Dog should be well socialized as a puppy. These dogs are sensitive and should be trained gently. They have a life expectancy of 6-8 years.
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