Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bloodhound
Compare the Bernese Mountain Dog to the Bloodhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bernese Mountain Dogs and Bloodhounds.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Bloodhound are good for new owners, but the Bernese Mountain Dog is a slightly better choice.
- Children - Both the Bernese Mountain Dog and Bloodhound are great with children.
- Grooming - Both breeds have high grooming requirements, but the Bloodhound is slightly easier to groom between the two.
- Barking - The Bloodhound bark/howls frequently. The Bernese Mountain Dog has an average level of barking.
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| Breed Name | Bernese Mountain Dog | Bloodhound |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 6-8 yrs. | 11-15 yrs. |
| Height | 23-27 in. | 23-27 in. |
| Weight | 70-120 lb | 80-110 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Switzerland | France |
| Origin Year | 1892 AD | 1000 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | Yes |
| Medium Yard | No | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 15°F to 75°F | 45°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium | Medium |
| Exercise Required | Low | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 22 mph | 20 mph |
| Strength | Very High | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | High | Medium |
| Shedding | High | Medium |
| Dander | High | Medium |
| Drool Amount | Low | High |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Bernese Mountain Dog | Bloodhound |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | Yes |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Very Low | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Very Low | Below Average |
| Chasing | Below Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Very Low |
| Guarding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Herding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Hunting | Very Low | Average |
| Protection | Very Low | Very Low |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Very Low |
| Sledding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Watch | Below Average | Below Average |
| Breed Name | Bernese Mountain Dog | Bloodhound |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 6-8 yrs. | 11-15 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Bloat | Yes | Yes |
| Cancer | Yes | No |
| Ectopic Cilia | No | Yes |
| Ectropion | No | Yes |
| Elbow Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
| Entropion | No | Yes |
| Epilepsy | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
| Hypothyroidism | No | Yes |
| Panosteitis | Yes | No |
| Portosystemic Liver Shunt | Yes | No |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | No |
| Von Willebrand's Disease | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Bernese Mountain Dog | Bloodhound |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Shaggy | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | No |
| Short | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & Rust | Yes | No |
| Black & White | Yes | No |
| Black, Rust, & White | Yes | No |
| Black, Tan, & White | Yes | No |
| Rust & White | Yes | No |
| Black & Tan | No | Yes |
| Brown | No | Yes |
| Liver & Tan | No | Yes |
| Red | No | Yes |