Bernese Mountain Dog vs Australian Shepherd
Compare Bernese Mountain Dog and Australian Shepherd: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Bernese Mountain Dog
VS
Australian Shepherd
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Bernese Mountain Dog
Australian Shepherd
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 70 cm
46 – 58 cm
Weight
35 – 55 kg
14 – 29 kg
Life expectancy
7 – 9 years
13 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
5/5
4/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Bernese Mountain Dog
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Giant
Australian Shepherd
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Bernese Mountain Dog
Large Swiss farm-bred dog with a strong, balanced build and a thick tricolour coat. Affectionate, people focused, and usually gentle with children. Needs moderate daily exercise, cool climates, regular grooming, and kind training. Health screening is crucial due to joint issues and cancers.
About Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is a medium, athletic herding dog, highly intelligent and energetic. Loyal and people oriented, it bonds closely and needs substantial daily exercise, training, and mental work. Its striking, weather resistant coat and varied eye colors add to its appeal.
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