Our Rescued Bernese Mountain Dog

Come see Mukwah's photo history since he was rescued in Sept. 2006 & adopted by us into our Kansas home.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• Bernese
• Mountain
• Dog
• Berner
• Rescue

[leogatobhzte]

I wish i have one but a live in a tropical country.

[mukwah1111]

@leogatobhzte Thats so nice but yes a Berner would perish in the tropics Right now its -14 here with 2 ft of snow & Muk is in his glory - plowing thru the snow with his nose, rolling & romping in it. He ADORES snow & cold temps.....hates summer. They are mountain dogs tho I dont know what they would do if a predator came after them as they are soooo gentle& could never defend themselves. Muk wouldnt hurt a fly. Thks for watching.

[konsequa]

Magnum aka "Maggie" and Nellie are angels. heh, well most of the time.Nellie loves to shred paper towels and Maggie eats socks, probably from when he was starved. A month ago, he had to have surgery to remove them. Now we are sock "nazi's". I recently moved to Georgia from Northern MI, so no snow for them this year. They do love the snow and I've some great pics of snow dogs..they'll stay out in it for hours. Megwetch (Odawa thnk u) for writing back. Yes, I am Odawa & recognized "bear".

[mukwah1111]

@konsequa Ahneen konsequa ! My Mukwah LOVES paper of all kinds - paper towels or Kleenex are like fancy appetizers to him...he jumps in the back of my van & if there is a paper napkin in the front he snatches it up like its a self serve diner ! hahaha. So sad to hear there will be no snow this year for your dogs...they soooooooooo love it ! Muk hugs the snow with every hair on his body..at the end of the winter he finds a tiny patch & its winning the lottery ! Roll, hug heaven!

[konsequa]

I have a rescue from BARC also. She and her brother owned by an Amish puppy mill and both beaten. Her brother died from the beatings. Nellie is blind in her right eye and elbow surgery from the beatings. I've had her for 5 years now and she's forever home!! 9 months ago, I rescued Magnum as Mukwa, he was starved (70 #'s) and deprived of love. Heh, he's a big teddy bear and weighs over 100 pounds now. Berners are the best!!

[mukwah1111]

@konsequa Thanks for getting in touch & sharing your story of your Angels. I am so glad that they found their way to you. Yes, they are the VERY BEST breed. Nothing like them and so forgiving and loving. Mukwah is 120 lbs., glossy fur, happy, bouncy hugs with his head and is on tender hooks waiting for snow so he can hug it with his entire being. He is such a lovey ! Incredible ! Miss Wetta too ! I give thanks for them both. Hugs to you and yours !!!!

[bagelboi66]

I wish more people would consider shelter adoption. The two companion animals that I have had in my life so far were what some would call castaways. One was from a shelter and the other adopted me, a stray black and white kitten who huddled under my car night after night for shelter, until I took her in and gave her a home for seventeen years. In return she gave me all those years of joy. Your ideal animal companion is just waiting for you at your local shelter.

RSQAK9

[leogatobhzte]

How, in the name of god, someone could tread badly this magnificent creature?

[hex37]

Sob story aside, it looks like one helluva good dog.

[mukwah1111]

@amirjon Muk was 4 yrs old at the time we got him - was starved by a bad breeder - gained weight at 1.5 lbs /day & is now 8.5 yrs & 118 lbs. He is very shy, doesnt romp & play like your Bear. Not something he is used to ...he romps in the snow but doesnt wrestle with Wetta or other dogs. We are back in Ont. for good now. My son lived in Vancouver for a yr& loved it.....worked & played there - wants to go back. All our best to you and your Bear.