Adopt: Bowser
Big Personality in a Compact Berner Package
📍 Margate, FL | 🎂 4 years 10 Months old | ⚖️ 60 lbs
Meet Bowser – a nearly 5-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog with a smaller frame (just 60 lbs) but a huge heart and even bigger personality! Don’t let his size fool you — this boy brings all the classic Berner charm, loyalty, and goofiness in a more manageable package.
Bowser is house- and crate-trained, knows his basic commands, and rides well in the car. He’s good on leash after the initial burst of excitement, and once he gets going, he loves a good walk. Bowser is incredibly social and friendly — even the vet couldn’t resist his charm! He’s playful, animated, and vocal, and he definitely wants to be part of everything you’re doing.
He gets along great with other dogs and adores his young foster puppy sibling (even when she pushes her luck). He’s respectful of cats, especially when they set clear boundaries, and is learning to be more patient and less guarded — progress that’s been beautiful to see.
Bowser would thrive in a home with:
A fenced-in yard for zoomies and playtime
An active family to help him burn off energy
Another friendly dog (not too dominant or too timid)
Older children (since his excited energy could knock over smaller kids)
Like any good goofball, Bowser comes with some quirks. He gets very excited when it’s leash time — expect zoomies, bounces, and barking at the door. He also occasionally air humps when overexcited (especially behind cats 🙃), but he responds quickly to redirection and is improving with consistency.
All in all, Bowser is a sweet, energetic, and social boy who just wants to be loved and included. He’s a perfect match for a fun-loving home that can embrace his zest for life and help him keep growing into the best version of himself.
