Bernese Mountain Dog vs Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Compare Bernese Mountain Dog and Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne): size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Bernese Mountain Dog
VS
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
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Characteristic
Bernese Mountain Dog
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
2 – Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
7 – Pointing Dogs
Height
58 – 70 cm
53 – 63 cm
Weight
35 – 55 kg
22 – 28 kg
Life Expectancy
7 – 9 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
5/5
2/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking Level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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
Very Smart
Quiet
Easy to Train
Giant
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with Kids
High Energy
Low Grooming
Quiet
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 Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Medium French pointing dog with black‑and‑white “ink splash” coat, calm yet athletic. Sensitive, affectionate and people‑oriented, it bonds closely with its family. A versatile hunter needing 1.5–2 hours of daily activity, it is rare outside France but valued for its rustic, working character.
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