Bernese Mountain Dog vs Newfoundland
Compare the Bernese Mountain Dog to the Newfoundland. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bernese Mountain Dogs and Newfoundlands.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Bernese Mountain Dog and Newfoundland are good choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both the Bernese Mountain Dog and Newfoundland are great with children.
- Grooming - The Newfoundland requires moderate grooming, The Bernese Mountain Dog has very high grooming needs.
- Barking - The Newfoundland has an above-average tendency to bark, while the Bernese Mountain Dog is an average barker.
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| Breed Name | Bernese Mountain Dog | Newfoundland |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 6-8 yrs. | 8-10 yrs. |
| Height | 23-27 in. | 25-30 in. |
| Weight | 70-120 lb | 100-150 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Switzerland | Canada |
| Origin Year | 1892 AD | 1600 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | No |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | Yes |
| Medium Yard | No | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 15°F to 75°F | 0°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium | Medium |
| Exercise Required | Low | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 22 mph | 22 mph |
| Strength | Very High | Very High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | High | Medium-High |
| Shedding | High | High |
| 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 | Newfoundland |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Very Low | Very Low |
| Burrow/Digging | Very Low | Below Average |
| Chasing | Below Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Very Low |
| Guarding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Herding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Hunting | Very Low | Below Average |
| Protection | Very Low | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Average |
| Watch | Below Average | Below Average |
| Breed Name | Bernese Mountain Dog | Newfoundland |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 6-8 yrs. | 8-10 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Addison's Disease | No | Yes |
| Bloat | Yes | Yes |
| Cancer | Yes | Yes |
| Cataracts | No | Yes |
| Cherry Eye | No | Yes |
| Cystinuria | No | Yes |
| Elbow Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
| Epilepsy | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
| Hypothyroidism | No | Yes |
| Panosteitis | Yes | No |
| Portosystemic Liver Shunt | Yes | No |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | No |
| Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis | No | Yes |
| Von Willebrand's Disease | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Bernese Mountain Dog | Newfoundland |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Shaggy | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Long | 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 |
| Beige | No | Yes |
| Black | No | Yes |
| Black & Tan | No | Yes |
| Brown | No | Yes |
| Gray | No | Yes |
| White & Black | No | Yes |
| White & Brown | No | Yes |
| White & Gray | No | Yes |