Claus is a new designer breed called Berneguese! Mom is a Bernese Mountain Dog and dad is a Portuguese Water Dog! Here is what you can expect from this breed: Overview: New Designer Breed, affectionate, devoted & intelligent. Berneguese are healthier with far less medical issues than the Bernese Mountain Dogs. Smaller in size, less shedding, smarter, longer life span agile and better in the water. Character: Very intelligent, loving and wanting to please. Loyal companions to the entire family. They have very soulful eyes and want to please their humans. Temperament: Super Alert, tolerant, sweet & gentle and extremely fun loving. Not as shy as a BMD. More nosey and smarter in nature like the PWD. Care: Brush when needed. A Retriever cut would be preferable for hot summer season especially for water activities. Coat: Beautiful velvety shiny coat with far less shedding than a Bernese Mountain Dog. Training : Like most breeds they benefit from early socialization and obedience training and look forward to pleasing you. Very smart and love being with you. These puppies are show stoppers wherever you take them!