The shepherd breed of shepherd dogs with the sonorous German name Bernese Mountain Dog is very loved by novice breeders, because it is incredibly friendly to humans and genetically created in order to please the owner as much as possible. But giving birth to puppies of the Bernese Mountain Dog, you should take into account the many nuances and characteristics of the breed. Feed your dog strictly according to the recommended diet.
You have purchased a 1.5 month old Bernese Mountain Dog puppy. Don't expect too much from your baby. He is genetically intelligent, but not yet developed as an adult dog. As long as your Bernese Mountain Dog is still a child. And he should be fed like a child - satisfying, nutritious and as useful as possible for the correct development of the dog.
For the first two weeks after picking up the dog, feed the puppy the same food as the breeder, without adding anything new and without adding in the size of the serving. Pick up any objects that the Bernese Mountain Dog could chew on from the field of view. The growing teeth of puppies itch a lot, so it is better to prevent damage to things.
Bernese Mountain Dog Feeding Mode:
- From 2 to 5 months - 4 times a day
- From 5 to 8-10 months - 3 times
- From 10 months - 2 times
It is recommended to choose the form of feeding your dog that suits you as a breeder:
- One dry food
- Natural food
- Mixed table
Decide for yourself how to feed the Bernese Mountain Dog so you can buy the right food set.
Experienced dog breeders feed the Bernese Mountain Dog mixed, offering them the following diet right from birth.
From 1, 5 months to 4-5 months:
- In the morning, dry food soaked in water (150 g) and 100-150 ml of kefir
- For lunch, rice or buckwheat porridge in the water, as well as grated carrots, pumpkin or zucchini (in a total volume of 300-400 g), raw sea fish of a low-fat variety or any meat-containing product
- Afternoon snack - cottage cheese 10% fat 150 g 150 ml of kefir
- Dinner - boiled cereal with grated vegetables and a piece of meat (raw offal, trimmings, or chicken breasts, but not pork)
- If the Bernese Mountain Dog asks for supplements, include a fifth meal of cottage cheese.
Vegetables in the diet
Give your dog vegetables from early childhood. With them, the dog receives vitamins and minerals. Add various fruits and berries to cereals, do not forget to pour with sunflower oil. You can gradually introduce up to 4 raw eggs per week.
General Feeding Tips for Dogs: 5 Months and Older
- This age is optimal for the transition to three meals a day.
- Until the dog is one year old, cottage cheese should not be removed from the diet. It is always recommended to give it at lunch or afternoon tea.
- Avoid giving your puppy fatty or fried foods from your table. The ban also applies to spicy foods.
- You can not overfeed the puppy. He should not put on a lot of weight in the first year of life and look plump so that the growth of bones can keep pace with the growth of the body.
- A varied diet will avoid the introduction of additional synthesized vitamin supplements. Remember, an excess of vitamins is much more harmful than a lack of them.
- When the puppy begins to change teeth (from 4-5 months), provide him with any variation for gnawing like an artificial "bone" (it is saturated with calcium, phosphorus and microelements necessary for the growth of teeth).
General Feeding Guidelines for Dogs: 10 Months and Older
- Adult Bernese Mountain Dogs should only be fed twice a day, morning and evening.
- The diet should contain boiled cereals, vegetables and fish / meat products. Dogs accustomed to fruits and vegetables are happy to eat apples and seasonal fruits.
If a dog constantly lives in an apartment and is rarely on the street, then it should be fed with high-quality dry food from birth to a year. Follow the breeder's instructions or the packaging for the amount of dry food. With dry feeding, you cannot do without mineral supplements, prescribed under the supervision of a veterinarian.
