Bernese Mountain Dog vs Jack Russell Terrier
Compare Bernese Mountain Dogs to Jack Russell Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Bernese Mountain Dog
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
6-8 Years
10-15 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
70-120 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
Bernese Mountain Dog
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1892 AD
1819 AD
Bernese Mountain Dog
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bernese Mountain Dog
Jack Russell Terrier
Bernese Mountain Dog
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
15-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bernese Mountain Dog
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Very High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Bernese Mountain Dog
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Low
None
Bernese Mountain Dog
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bernese Mountain Dog
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bernese Mountain Dog
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bernese Mountain Dog
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
10-15 Years
Bernese Mountain Dog
Jack Russell Terrier
Bernese Mountain Dog
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Bernese Mountain Dog
Jack Russell Terrier
