Compare the Bernese Mountain Dog to the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bernese Mountain Dogs and Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs.
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| Breed Name | Bernese Mountain Dog | Greater Swiss Mountain Dog |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 6-8 yrs. | 10-11 yrs. |
| Height | 23-27 in. | 24-29 in. |
| Weight | 70-120 lb | 85-140 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Switzerland | Switzerland |
| Origin Year | 1892 AD | 1515 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | No |
| Indoor | Yes | No |
| Small Yard | No | No |
| Medium Yard | No | No |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 15°F to 75°F | 20°F to 70°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium | Low-Medium |
| Exercise Required | Low | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 22 mph | 22 mph |
| Strength | Very High | Very High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | High | Low |
| Shedding | High | Medium |
| Dander | High | Medium |
| Drool Amount | Low | Medium |
| Breed Name | Bernese Mountain Dog | Greater Swiss Mountain Dog |
| 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 | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Very Low | Average |
| Chasing | Below Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | Average | High |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Below Average | Average |
| Herding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Hunting | Very Low | Below Average |
| Protection | Very Low | High |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Watch | Below Average | High |
| Breed Name | Bernese Mountain Dog | Greater Swiss Mountain Dog |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 6-8 yrs. | 10-11 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Bloat | Yes | No |
| Cancer | Yes | No |
| Elbow Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Panosteitis | Yes | No |
| Portosystemic Liver Shunt | Yes | No |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | No |
| Von Willebrand's Disease | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Bernese Mountain Dog | Greater Swiss Mountain Dog |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Smooth Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Shaggy | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | 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 |
| Blue | No | Yes |
| Blue, White, & Tan | No | Yes |
| Red | No | Yes |
| Red & White | No | Yes |
| Tricolor (black, Red, & White) | No | Yes |
