Bernese Mountain Dog vs Sheltie
Compare the Bernese Mountain Dog to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bernese Mountain Dogs and Shelties.
Bernese Mountain Dog
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-8 Years
12-14 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
70-120 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Bernese Mountain Dog
Sheltie
Origin Country
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1892 AD
1909 AD
Bernese Mountain Dog
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bernese Mountain Dog
Sheltie
Bernese Mountain Dog
Sheltie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
15-75 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Bernese Mountain Dog
Sheltie
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low to Medium
Bernese Mountain Dog
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
High
High to Very High
Shedding
High
High to Very High
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Bernese Mountain Dog
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bernese Mountain Dog
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Bernese Mountain Dog
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bernese Mountain Dog
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
12-14 Years
Bernese Mountain Dog
Sheltie
Bernese Mountain Dog
Sheltie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Bernese Mountain Dog
Sheltie
