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3rd March 2020
05:28pm GMT

Camera-friendly Bród is usually seen in the company of his sister Síoda, another large Bernese. The pair usually accompany President Higgins on his duties around the Áras, hanging out in his study while the President works.
The dogs are also a guaranteed hit at the garden parties that President and Mrs Higgins host at the grounds for groups of invited guests during the summer. Although Bernese are a big breed of dogs, they're known for their gentle temperament and are reported to be great with children and people with sensory needs.
President Higgins is reported to keep cuddly toy versions of Bernese mountain dogs at his office in the Áras – the perfect gift to bring home to Princes George and Louis and Princess Charlotte perhaps.One of @PresidentIRL’s Bernese Mountain Dogs, Bród, was on hand to greet The Duke and Duchess ?Bród means “Pride” as Gaeilge #RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/2IHUKnKT2M
— British Embassy (@BritEmbDublin) March 3, 2020
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