Side-by-side breed comparison with ratings, health data, and recommendations
| Bernese Mountain Dog | Category | Golden Retriever |
|---|---|---|
Good (4/5) | Shedding | Good (4/5) |
Average (3/5) | Grooming | Average (3/5) |
Average (3/5) | Exercise | Excellent (5/5) |
Average (3/5) | Trainability | Excellent (5/5) |
Excellent (5/5) | Good w/ Kids | Excellent (5/5) |
Good (4/5) | Good w/ Dogs | Excellent (5/5) |
Below Average (2/5) | Barking | Below Average (2/5) |
Average (3/5) | Energy | Good (4/5) |
| Bernese Mountain Dog | Metric | Golden Retriever |
|---|---|---|
| 70-115 lbs | Weight | 65-75 lbs |
| 23-27.5 in | Height | 21.5-24 in |
| Large | Size Category | Large |
| Bernese Mountain Dog | Metric | Golden Retriever |
|---|---|---|
| 7-10 years | Lifespan | 10-12 years |
| #22 | Popularity Rank | #3 |
Good-Natured, Calm, Strong
Friendly, Intelligent, Devoted
| Bernese Mountain Dog | Feature | Golden Retriever |
|---|---|---|
| Double coat | Coat Type | Double coat |
| Long | Coat Length | Long |
| 4/5 | Shedding | 4/5 |
| 3/5 | Grooming | 3/5 |
| Bernese Mountain Dog | Detail | Golden Retriever |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | Origin | Scotland |
| Working | Breed Group | Sporting |