Bernese Mountain Dog vs French Bulldog
Compare Bernese Mountain Dogs to French Bulldogs. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Bernese Mountain Dog
French Bulldog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-8 Years
8-14 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
11-14 Inches
Weight
70-120 Pounds
16-28 Pounds
Intelligence
Bernese Mountain Dog
French Bulldog
Origin Country
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1892 AD
1950 AD
Bernese Mountain Dog
French Bulldog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bernese Mountain Dog
French Bulldog
Bernese Mountain Dog
French Bulldog
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
15-75 °F
60-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Bernese Mountain Dog
French Bulldog
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
15 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low
Bernese Mountain Dog
French Bulldog
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium
Bernese Mountain Dog
French Bulldog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bernese Mountain Dog
French Bulldog
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bernese Mountain Dog
French Bulldog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bernese Mountain Dog
French Bulldog
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
8-14 Years
Bernese Mountain Dog
French Bulldog
Bernese Mountain Dog
French Bulldog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Bernese Mountain Dog
French Bulldog
