The Bernese Mountain Dog is a well-liked breed among dog lovers and families due to its remarkable appearance and gentle disposition. However, witnessing these dogs mature from small, fluffy puppies into robust, devoted friends brings us a lot of joy.
Puppies of Bernese Mountain Dogs go through several stages of development, from their first unsteady steps to their boundless energy at one year old. Every milestone is distinct, involving modifications to their demeanor, mannerisms, and essence.
This post will walk you through the first year of a Bernese Mountain Dog puppy’s life, providing an in-depth examination of their growth, significant developmental milestones, and, of course, lots of cute pictures along the way.
Development of puppies
Puppies go through several critical developmental phases, including the neonatal, transitional, socialization, adolescent, and youth stages. Bernese mature and reach their full potential later in life—between three and four years—like many large dogs do. But by the time they are a year old, their physical development is significantly stunted.
At birth
Puppies are entirely reliant on their mother dog and are defenseless. Despite having closed eyes and ears, the babies respond to touch and smells already. They merely approach the nipples, barely moving at all.
In their early days of life, tiny Bernese Mountain Dogs only require milk and sleep. The latter is a natural immune system component that contains antibodies in addition to being food. The mother cleans, licks, and regulates the excretion processes of her pups. She also consumes their excrement, in addition to encouraging bowel movements. The dog’s "nest" is thus always clean.
The video and picture feature baby Bernese Mountain Dogs:
2 weeks
The puppies open their eyes and ears on days 10 and 14. However, they have poor hearing and vision until the third week of life. Puppies start learning how to balance their own body weight when they crawl.
The body of a baby is still unable to regulate its own temperature. The Bernese Mountain Dog therefore requires the warmth of its mother, siblings, and sisters. Dogs feel pain when you try to separate them at this point. However, the puppy should already be acclimated to people once he has started to see them; gentle voiced communication and brief encounters are beneficial.
A picture of Bernese Mountain Dogs at two weeks old:
1 month
The Bernese Mountain Dog develops at its fastest rate during the first month of life. In addition to growing larger, a month-old puppy also picks up dog manners such as barking, growling, wagging its tail, and engaging in play with its "tribesmen." The Bernese Mountain Dog’s ears are highly skilled at picking up sounds, and its eyes already respond fully to light and movement.
Puppies receive liquid, soft complementary foods in addition to their mother’s milk. The infants take care of their own eating, drinking, and toileting. You should eat five to six times a day.
A picture of a one-month-old Bernese Mountain Dog:
2 months
The puppy enters a critical developmental stage starting in the sixth week: socialization. This is the time for training and education. During this period, the puppy will acquire all the knowledge that will follow him for the rest of his life. Little Sennenhund gains the ability to react to his surroundings and communicate with both people and animals. The puppy is progressively accustomed to its surroundings by its owner, including the house, the dog park, the street, and the veterinarian’s office.
Puppies may start to erupt adult teeth instead of their baby teeth. An animal’s ability to communicate its emotions includes fear, joy, loneliness, delight, and sadness. The infant can actively run and walk and can pick up simple commands. He feeds and drinks by himself; the proprietor gives him softened food.
Six weeks is when the first vaccination is administered. The second—four to six weeks later.
Two-month-old Bernese Mountain Dogs in pictures and videos:
3 months
Already, the puppy is eating solid food, either store-bought or natural. There are now only three feedings per day.
Bernese Mountain Dogs typically find new homes at this age. The puppy continues to learn new behaviors and adjust to his new owner during this phase of socialization.
The Bernese Mountain Dog can be taken for a leash walk and introduced to the "big world" following the completion of both vaccinations. The animal is still actively growing both mentally and physically. The owner focuses on the dog’s initial training.
The three-month-old Bernese Mountain Dogs in the picture and video are:
4 months
The puppy requires timely, complete, high-quality nutrition because its development is still occurring at a rapid pace. Physical activity such as running, playing active games, exercising on a playground, and swimming is also essential. The owner exercises a young Bernese Mountain Dog for two to three hours every day.
Since the puppy is still "limping" in terms of concentration, complicated tasks are not part of the training regimen. Though brief, the lessons are engaging, lively, and enjoyable.
Four-month-old Bernese Mountain Dogs in pictures and videos:
5 months
Bern matures progressively from a "child" to a teenager. He starts to develop more slowly. But until the dog is one to one and a half years old, three meals a day are maintained.
The animal might try to rule; it might be obstinate, try to impose its own "rules of the game," or refuse to obey the owner. The owner puts an immediate stop to improper behavior. Dogs with a lot of thought are sennenhunds. They are aware of severe intonation and an unhappy person’s tone. Beatings and physical punishment are not acceptable.
Seven-month-old Sennenhunds:
6 months
At six months of age, the puppy has an adult appearance. However, acts like a petty teenager, attempting to assert his dominance when the time is right. As a result, the owner closely supervises communication during walks to ensure that games with the other Bernese Mountain Dogs don’t result in physical altercations.
When a puppy behaves well, the owner remembers to show them affection, communicate, and give them "treats." Walks and exercises that are vigorous are important to prevent the young dog from developing the strength to indulge in teenage whims.
The six-month-old Sennenhund in the picture is:
7-12 months
The puppy’s teeth are entirely replaced with permanent ones by the time it is 7 months old. This is a young animal, not a teenager anymore. Although their bodies are not yet prepared for mating, girls start their first heat.
Issues like marking the house, escaping the owner, disobedience, and compulsive behavior are common at this developmental stage. The puppy is a lively and enthusiastic animal. It is the owner’s responsibility to channel extra energy in the proper directions.
The picture shows a young Bernese:
Throughout their first year of life, Bernese Mountain Dog puppies grow quickly, going from being small, fluffy newborns to big, strong, and kind friends. They gain important abilities from birth, such as walking, interacting with others, and obeying simple commands, all the while their eye-catching tri-colored coats get more defined. From their boisterous early months to their more self-assured adolescent phase, every stage offers special turning points, and taking pictures along the way accentuates both their physical development and their evolving personalities. Owners can better support their Bernese pups during this crucial stage of life by having a better understanding of this journey.
| Age | Photos and Development |
| Birth | Newborn puppies are blind and deaf. They rely on their sense of touch and smell to find their mother. They are small and helpless, with a lot of sleeping and feeding. |
| 2 Weeks | Eyes start to open, and they begin to hear. Puppies are starting to explore their surroundings and show increased mobility. They are still heavily dependent on their mother. |
| 4 Weeks | Puppies begin to interact more with their littermates and humans. They start eating solid food and playing more actively. Their coordination and social skills are developing. |
| 6 Weeks | Puppies are more energetic and curious. Their personalities begin to show. They are becoming more independent and are learning basic social behaviors. |
| 8 Weeks | Time to go to their new homes. Puppies are more confident and have a good grasp of basic training. They are fully weaned and ready for socialization and training. |
| 6 Months | Teething is ongoing. Puppies are growing rapidly and beginning to look like adults. They are full of energy and need regular exercise and mental stimulation. |
| 1 Year | Bernese Mountain Dogs reach their full size. They have a well-developed coat and are more settled in their behavior. They are approaching maturity but may still have playful, puppy-like tendencies. |
It’s an amazing experience to watch Bernese Mountain Dog puppies grow from birth to one year old. New achievements are made at every stage of their growth, from their first unsteady steps to becoming self-assured and entertaining friends.
These puppies grow from small, reliant newborns to robust, gregarious, and active dogs during their first year. Their mental development, acquisition of fundamental skills, social behaviors, and environment familiarization parallel their physical growth.
Puppies of Bernese Mountain Dogs need to be properly cared for, socialized, and given attention as they grow. They grow into devoted, kind giants who are a pleasure to have as members of the family when given the proper direction and affection.
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