Berger Blanc Suisse

There are many breeds and variety of dogs. These different types have their own distinctive look and qualities. They were bred for different purposes and hence developed features that were required. The changes were seen in their appearance, temperament, adaptability and behaviour patterns. One of the very famous breeds of dogs is the shepherd dog. These dogs were bred to help the shepherds in their herding and other activities. Berger Blanc Suisse is one such famous breed. This is basically from Switzerland. The common name of this breed of shepherd dog is the white Swiss Shepherd dog.

This dog is a very famous and easily recognisable breed. The reason for this is that it shares it roots with the even more famous and widely popular German shepherd breed. This breed is has a lot of distinctive features and easily recognisable. The Berger Blanc Suisse is a completely white breed. The snow colour of this dog is a very attractive feature. This coloration was actually a very important tool for the shepherds. They could differentiate the dogs from the wolves because of this. The Berger Blanc Suisse was used as a herding dog and also for security reasons. The breed is naturally a very fit and agile dog. They have a lot of stamina and energy. They needed this to cover long distances on the ranch. The dog used to follow their owners on horseback and needed to be fast and alert to keep up.

The body structure of the dog is very elegant and graceful. It has a lot of fur in its coat. The need to brush it and maintain it is very important. The Berger Blanc Suisse dog has pointed ears. They may have a small bend at the tip. This is a feature of their wolf ancestry. The nose is pointed. The tail is wavy and long. The dog takes long strides and throws its bulk around when it walks.

The Berger Blanc Suisse breed had almost reached extinction during the turn of the 20th century. The efforts of the Australian government gave the breeding program a boost. Now the breed is found all over the world. They have found favour because they are excellent pets. They have a mild and easy temperament. They are good guard dogs too with a ferocious bark. Even though they look very huge and scary they are very gentle animals. They are especially very good with small children. The Berger Blanc Suisse breed is a very powerful dog. They need to be trained well or else they can be troublesome.

The breed has a strong sense of attachment with its owner. They are also prone to some illnesses such as blindness, stomach and bone problems. Weak bones are a big threat for this breed. They injure very fast because of this hence care needs to be taken while exercising them. Since they are very sociable animals they form excellent pets. They do not mind staying indoors as long as they get their exercise.