Bernese Mountain Dog vs Maltese
Compare Bernese Mountain Dogs to Maltese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Bernese Mountain Dog
Maltese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
6-8 Years
12-15 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
8-10 Inches
Weight
70-120 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Bernese Mountain Dog
Maltese
Origin Country
Switzerland
Malta
Origin Year
1892 AD
-200 BC
Bernese Mountain Dog
Maltese
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bernese Mountain Dog
Maltese
Bernese Mountain Dog
Maltese
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
15-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bernese Mountain Dog
Maltese
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low
Bernese Mountain Dog
Maltese
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Low
None
Bernese Mountain Dog
Maltese
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bernese Mountain Dog
Maltese
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bernese Mountain Dog
Maltese
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bernese Mountain Dog
Maltese
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
12-15 Years
Bernese Mountain Dog
Maltese
Bernese Mountain Dog
Maltese
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Bernese Mountain Dog
Maltese
