Dog Socks Bernese Mountain Dog: Size

A Bernese Mountain Dog of fifty kilos sliding on tiles comes down hard. Every owner of this breed knows it. If you are looking for dog socks bernese mountain dog owners can actually use, your dog needs size XXL in most cases. This breed guide covers how to find the right size and what else you can do against slipping.

Dog socks bernese mountain dog: which size?

The paw width of a Bernese Mountain Dog sits between 8.5 and 10.0 centimetres. Size XL runs up to 8.6 centimetres. Only a light female at the bottom of that range still fits.

The rest of the breed sits in XXL, from 8.6 to 10.5 centimetres. Not sure? Check your measurement with the size calculator.

Anyone hunting for large dog socks runs into the same problem with many brands: the range stops just under what their dog needs. So measure first, before you order anything. At 8.4 centimetres XL works. At 9.2 centimetres you choose XXL. The dog sock size chart shows where the limits sit.

Measuring that broad Bernese paw

Large breeds carry a lot of hair between the toe pads. On a Bernese it grows right across the sole. Trim it short, otherwise you measure centimetres of air.

Let your dog stand and measure a front paw at the widest point of the print. On this breed the front paws are clearly wider than the rear. Take the front paw as your guide.

What else you can do about slipping

Socks work best together with a few changes at home. Three things make a difference straight away at this weight.

• Keep the nails short. Long nails push the toe pads up, so your dog walks on his nails instead of his soles. That is exactly the part without grip.
• Put runners on the fixed routes. From bed to door, from bed to food bowl. A non slip backing matters more than the carpet itself.
• Close off the stairs. With a dog this size, a fall on the stairs is the biggest risk of all.

The hindquarters of a heavy breed

Bernese Mountain Dogs are prone to hip dysplasia and lose strength in the hindquarters quickly with age. If your dog sinks through his hind legs or struggles to get up, read why a dog sinks through his hind legs for the causes and the first steps.

This breed reaches eight years on average. Mobility problems therefore arrive earlier than in smaller dogs. Have your dog checked as soon as you doubt, because early action pays off most in large breeds.

Conclusion

Dog socks for a Bernese Mountain Dog means size XXL in practice. Measure the paw width, choose the right size and also arrange short nails plus runners on the fixed routes.

Frequently asked questions

Which size does a Bernese Mountain Dog need?

XXL, for a paw width of 8.6 to 10.5 centimetres. That covers virtually the whole breed. Measure the paw of your dog so you order correctly straight away.

Does size XL not simply fit my Bernese?

Only if your dog measures under 8.6 centimetres. That is rare. A sock that is too small pinches and keeps the toes together, which works against a dog who needs grip.

What helps against slipping besides socks?

Short nails, runners with a non slip backing on the fixed routes and a closed staircase. With a dog of forty kilos or more, fall prevention matters more than for any other breed.