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ladies and Gentlemen let's talk about
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one of the most beloved breeds out there
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the bernes mountain dog now I know what
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you're thinking they're adorable they're
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fluffy but before you rush out to adopt
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one of these gentle Giants let's explore
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12 reasons why you should never own a
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bernes mountain dog trust me by the end
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of this you might think twice about that
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big furry bundle of joy one size Matters
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first off let's address the elephant in
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the room or should I say the giant dog
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in the room bernes Mountain dogs are not
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just big they're massive we're talking
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about dogs that can weigh anywhere from
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70 to 120 lb if you live in a small
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apartment congratulations you've just
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signed up for a lifetime of furniture
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rearranging and possibly a few Broken
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Walls you'll need a house that can
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handle a dog that thinks it's a lap dog
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but is really more like a small horse
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season now if you enjoy vacuuming daily
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no scratch that multiple times a day
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then maybe a Bernese is for you
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these dogs shed like they're preparing
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for winter hibernation you'll find Fur
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everywhere on your clothes in your food
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and probably even in your coffee if
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you're not careful you might as well
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invest in stock for a vacuum cleaner
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company because you'll be using it more
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than your actual appliances three the
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drool Factor let's not forget about
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drooling Bernie mountain dogs are some
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of the sloppiest drinkers you'll ever
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encounter they have this magical ability
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to turn any water bowl into a mini
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swimming pool if you don't want your
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floors to resemble a wetland habitat
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after after every meal think twice
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before bringing one home four health
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problems Galore owning a bernes mountain
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dog is like playing a game of Health
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roulette they are prone to all sorts of
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issues hip dysplasia elbow dysplasia and
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even cancer their average lifespan is
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around 6 to 8 years that's barely enough
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time to get through puppyhood before
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they start aging like fine milk you'll
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be spending more time at the vet than at
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the dog park and those bills let's just
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say they could rival your
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exercise requirements these dogs were
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bred for hard work in the Swiss Alps
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which means they need plenty of exercise
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if you thought owning a dog meant
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lounging on the couch all day while they
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nap at your feet think again a bernes
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mountain dog requires daily walks and
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play time preferably in an area that
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resembles their natural habitat if you
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can't commit to being their personal
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trainer you might want to reconsider six
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anxiety now if you enjoy coming home to
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find your house intact and your
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belongings un cathed than owning a
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bernes might not be for you these dogs
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suffer from separation anxiety like it's
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an Olympic sport leave them alone for
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too long and they'll Express their
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unhappiness by chewing up your favorite
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shoes or turning your couch into
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confetti seven training challenges
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training a Bernese mountain dog can feel
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like trying to teach calculus to a
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goldfish good luck with that they can be
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stubborn and independent thinkers if
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you're not prepared to invest time and
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patience into training them properly get
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ready for some serious behavioral issues
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down the line eight the cost of
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ownership let's talk about money because
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owning a bernes mountain dog isn't cheap
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from food to grooming to vet bills
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you'll need to budget accordingly these
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dogs eat like they're training for the
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K9 Olympics and don't even get me
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started on grooming costs during
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shedding season nine not ideal for hot
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weather if you live in a warm climate
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congratulations you've just found the
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perfect breed that will overheat faster
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than you can say ice cream their thick
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coats are great for cold weather but
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make them miserable when it gets hot
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outside you'll be spending your Summers
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trying to keep them cool while they give
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requirements these gentle Giants need
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space not just for themselves but also
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for their toys and belongings if your
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home doesn't have room for their massive
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frame or if your yard resembles a
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postage stamp then think twice before
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adopting one of these Furry
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Friends 11 grooming needs their
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beautiful coats may look Majestic but
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maintaining them is another story
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regular grooming is essential otherwise
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you'll end up with a matted mess that
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resembles something out of a horror
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movie and let's be honest nobody wants
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to spend their weekends wrestling with
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dog hair 12 emotional
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investment finally let's talk about the
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emotional investment required with a
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bernes mountain dog they thrive on
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companionship and love being around
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people if you're not ready to give them
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attention and affection consistently
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prepare for some serious guilt trips in
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conclusion while bernes mountain dogs
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are undeniably adorable and have hearts
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as big as their bodies owning one is no
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walk in the park it's more like an
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obstacle course filled with drool
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puddles and hefty vet bills so unless
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you're ready for this wild adventure
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filled with love and Chaos maybe stick
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with a goldfish instead thank you
