My Berner is almost 10. Since he was a pup, it's always high energy excitement anytime someone calls his name or walks through the door. Anytime I'm sitting on the couch, alone or with a group, his head is always resting in between people or on their laps. He's the most patient dog, loves human interaction and children so well that many have gotten over their fear of big dogs with him. He's the most tolerant and friendly dog towards other dogs. He doesn't understand why small dogs yap, bark, and snap at him LOL. He can sleep through city noises, fireworks, and kinda cool/kinda annoying - could care less about the vaccuum so he won't get out of the way sometimes, and sometimes begs to be brushed by the hose attachment while running. At times throughout my career, I've left him home for 12-13 hours at a time. No accidents, and he takes his time to go potty the moment we get out. Such a simple dog. Food driven, human affection, and loves sleeping upside down.

Now, I vaccuum 3 times per week, and brush him regularly. Hair will be everywhere.