The Royal Kitchen Has a New Head Chef, and He Is Very Fluffy
The royal kitchen has a new head chef, and he is very fluffy. A tricolor Bernese Mountain Dog sits proudly beneath an enormous, slightly crumpled white chef's toque that towers above his head. His classic markings are on full display: glossy black fur, rust-colored eyebrows and cheeks, and a bright white blaze running down to a snowy chest that spills over the top of his cravat. He wears a navy velvet coat with golden epaulettes, laurel embroidery and polished buttons, an unusually grand outfit for kitchen duty. His warm brown eyes suggest he has sampled every dish personally.
Bernese Mountain Dogs originally worked on Swiss farms, pulling carts and guarding livestock, and they still bring that steady, good-natured personality to family life. They are typically gentle, affectionate and especially good with people they know. Their thick double coat sheds a lot and needs regular brushing, and they tend to prefer cool weather over heat. As a large breed, Berners benefit from careful growth and joint care as puppies. Talking to your vet early about nutrition, exercise and breed-specific health screenings is a smart move for any Berner family.
The tall pleated chef's hat became a recognizable symbol of professional cooking in Europe during the nineteenth century, and royal kitchens of the time were famous for elaborate banquets.
With this chef in charge, every dish would surely be perfect, though a few might go missing before reaching the table.
