Super-Dog, Bernie

I often get all kinds of questions about our super-dog, Bernie.  People are fascinated by the fact that we have a St. Bernard.  The two most common questions I get are: How much does he eat? (Surprisingly, not very much.  About the same as any lab or medium sized dog.) and How much does he weigh?  (150 lbs!)  I’ve decided to dedicate a page on my blog to our super-dog, Bernie.  Here you will be able to find pictures, fun tidbits about St. Bernards and some fun stories about how great our dog is.  I hope you enjoy!

Why Bernie is so super: 

• Bernie does not lick – and I mean, he never licks! (How awesome is that?!?)
• Bernie does not chew on anything other than his pork flavored rawhides.
• Bernie is lazy, and doesn’t require daily walks or a lot of activity.
• Bernie expends all his energy about twice a week in 5 minute sessions of being chased around the back yard.
• Bernie gives kisses!
• Bernie is awesome to snuggle with!
• Bernie has learned to give hugs!  For a long time when Cody would hug me, Bernie thought Cody was hurting me (not sure why), and would bark and try to protect me.  Recently Bernie has learned that hugs are good and has started to think that he is missing out on some snuggle time.  When Cody is hugging me, Bernie comes over to us and jumps up, putting his arms around our waists and pushing his head in underneath our arms so that he can get in on the action.  It is quite possibly the cutest thing ever!

Picture time!  (more will be posted as time goes on)

   Cody and Bernie camping.

   

Cody and Chris, with their dogs.                       

Bernie with his best friend, Ginger.  Their first camping trip together!

Bernie on his way to the cabin!  Happy dog!

Bernie swimming in Lake Utley – he’s such a water dog!

Bernie swimming after Ginger in Lake Utley.

Cody and Bernie snuggled up together on the couch.