How to Groom a Bernese Mountain Dog

Breeders believe the Bernese mountain dog originated when the Romans brought mastiff type dogs with them to Switzerland approximately 2,000 years ago. The dogs were almost extinct around the end of the 19th century, but Swiss dog enthusiasts worked towards redeveloping the breed. They've gained massive popularity since then and are the stalwart companions of many owners. These dogs require a weekly general grooming and a full grooming every 6 to 10 weeks.

Things You'll Need

  • Large slicker and pin brushes
  • Steel combs
  • Natural bristle brush
  • Matt splitter
  • Scissors
  • Thinning shears
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Instructions

    • 1

      Remove shed hair from the undercoat by thoroughly brushing the dog's hair. Most of the hair you can't remove by combing remains in the undercoat until it becomes entangled in the outer coat.

    • 2

      Bathe the dog with a shampoo your groomer or veterinarian recommends.

    • 3

      Dry the dog with a high velocity power dryer.

    • 4

      Hand fluff dry the dog with a pin brush or a slicker brush after the bath. Bernese mountain dogs tend to shed even more hair after bathing.

    • 5

      Give the dog a final comb out.