Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bullmastiff
Compare the Bernese Mountain Dog to the Bullmastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bernese Mountain Dogs and Bullmastiffs.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Bernese Mountain Dog and Bullmastiff are good choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both the Bernese Mountain Dog and Bullmastiff are great with children.
- Grooming - The Bullmastiff is very easy to groom. The Bernese Mountain Dog has very high grooming needs.
- Barking - The Bernese Mountain Dog has an average tendency to bark. The Bullmastiff will bark less frequently than most dogs.
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| Breed Name | Bernese Mountain Dog | Bullmastiff |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 6-8 yrs. | 8-10 yrs. |
| Height | 23-27 in. | 24-27 in. |
| Weight | 70-120 lb | 110-130 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Switzerland | United Kingdom |
| Origin Year | 1892 AD | 1860 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 | No |
| Medium Yard | No | No |
| Large Yard | Yes | No |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 15°F to 75°F | 40°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 | Very High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | High | Low |
| Shedding | High | Medium |
| Dander | High | Medium |
| Drool Amount | Low | Medium |
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 | Bullmastiff |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Very Low | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Very Low | Average |
| Chasing | Below Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Average |
| Guarding | Below Average | High |
| Herding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Hunting | Very Low | Average |
| Protection | Very Low | High |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Watch | Below Average | High |
| Breed Name | Bernese Mountain Dog | Bullmastiff |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 6-8 yrs. | 8-10 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Bloat | Yes | No |
| Cancer | Yes | Yes |
| Elbow Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Entropion | No | Yes |
| Heart Problems | No | Yes |
| Hemangiosarcoma | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Hypothyroidism | No | Yes |
| Kidney Issues | No | Yes |
| Lymphosarcoma | No | Yes |
| Osteosarcoma | No | Yes |
| Panosteitis | Yes | No |
| Portosystemic Liver Shunt | Yes | No |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | Yes |
| Von Willebrand's Disease | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Bernese Mountain Dog | Bullmastiff |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | No |
| Smooth Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Shaggy | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | No |
| Rough | No | 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 |
| Fawn | No | Yes |
| Fawn Brindle | No | Yes |
| Red | No | Yes |
| Red & Fawn | No | Yes |
| Red Brindle | No | Yes |
| Red Fawn Brindle | No | Yes |