Bernese Mountain Dog vs Tornjak
Compare the Bernese Mountain Dog to the Tornjak. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bernese Mountain Dogs and Tornjaks.
Bernese Mountain Dog
Tornjak
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-8 Years
12-14 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
70-120 Pounds
60-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Bernese Mountain Dog
Tornjak
Origin Country
Switzerland
Croatia
Origin Year
1892 AD
-1000 BC
Bernese Mountain Dog
Tornjak
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bernese Mountain Dog
Tornjak
Bernese Mountain Dog
Tornjak
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
15-75 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Bernese Mountain Dog
Tornjak
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Bernese Mountain Dog
Tornjak
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Low
Medium
Bernese Mountain Dog
Tornjak
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Bernese Mountain Dog
Tornjak
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Bernese Mountain Dog
Tornjak
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bernese Mountain Dog
Tornjak
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
12-14 Years
Bernese Mountain Dog
Tornjak
Bernese Mountain Dog
Tornjak
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Bernese Mountain Dog
Tornjak
