German Shepherd vs Bernedoodle
Compare German Shepherds to Bernedoodles. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
German Shepherd
Bernedoodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-18 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
18-29 Inches
Weight
75-95 Pounds
30-90 Pounds
Intelligence
German Shepherd
Bernedoodle
Origin Country
Germany
Unspecified
Origin Year
1899 AD
2003 AD
German Shepherd
Bernedoodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Shepherd
Bernedoodle
German Shepherd
Bernedoodle
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-85 °F
25-80 °F
Barks/Howls
German Shepherd
Bernedoodle
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
26 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
German Shepherd
Bernedoodle
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium to High
Shedding
High
None to Low
Dander
High
None to Low
Drool
Medium
Medium to High
German Shepherd
Bernedoodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
German Shepherd
Bernedoodle
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
German Shepherd
Bernedoodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Shepherd
Bernedoodle
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-18 Years
German Shepherd
Bernedoodle
German Shepherd
Bernedoodle
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium to Long
German Shepherd
Bernedoodle
