Walt and Gus are brothers, both big fluffy Bernese, but that’s pretty much where the similarity ends. You put them near flowers, and it’s like flipping a switch—Gus is all in, happily chomping away like it's his favorite snack. Walt? Total drama. One petal brushes him and he's gone, like the whole garden just betrayed him. That weird, over-the-top contrast? It’s what makes their videos impossible not to watch again. People love it. Honestly, same.
@waltandgusthebernese Walt is not a flower guy and he’s not sorry about it #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #bernesemountaindog ♬ In the Summertime - Mungo Jerry
Gus doesn’t hesitate. If it’s green and growing, it’s fair game. His excitement is almost contagious, nose deep in petals without a second thought. He approaches each flower with purpose—as if he’s been assigned the task of clearing every bloom within a 5-foot radius.
Walt, however, is on the opposite end of the spectrum. He wants none of it. If their mom even holds a flower, Walt is already halfway down the trail, choosing flight over flora. His reaction borders on theatrical, like he’s dodging a trap set just for him. Even when the flowers are part of a calm and peaceful walk, he sees them as his personal nemesis.
This isn’t a one-time situation either. Their owner has tried testing the waters more than once. Each hike, trail walk, or outdoor stroll turns into a fresh opportunity for Walt to face his leafy fears. And every time, Gus is right there, taking one for the team—or maybe just taking them all for himself.
The more these two interact, the clearer their sibling personalities become. Gus is carefree, adventurous, probably the kind to befriend a skunk by accident and still wag his tail. Walt is more cautious, deeply suspicious of anything colorful that doesn’t move. It’s hard not to laugh when you see Gus proudly marching back with petals stuck to his chin while Walt gives the camera a look that says, “Not again.”
Videos of their antics have made the rounds across social media, sparking comments from other Bernese dog lovers and pet owners who see a bit of their own pets in these two. And really, that’s part of the charm—watching two dogs, raised in the same home, treat the world with such wildly different energy. It’s relatable on a whole new level.
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Their playful dynamic gives a whole new look at how dogs—especially Bernese—can have such unique quirks. These are large, lovable dogs, but even among them, personalities can be polar opposites. Walt and Gus just happen to put theirs on full display, especially when it involves anything with petals.
Gus may never stop chomping, and Walt might always run from roses, but that’s exactly what keeps their story going. As their walks continue, so do their reactions—and fans keep watching, waiting for the next hilarious flower-filled episode.
Watching these Bernese brothers in action taps into something simple and familiar. It’s the idea that even the closest siblings can be wired totally differently. One’s the bold explorer, and the other’s got his own survival strategy.
And yet, they always end up side by side. It’s that contrast that makes them so fun to follow. One flower-chomping, trail-hopping duo of Bernese that’s proving just how different—and delightful—brotherhood can be.