Bernese Mountain Dog vs Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Compare Bernese Mountain Dog and Caucasian Shepherd Dog: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Bernese Mountain Dog
VS
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Bernese Mountain Dog
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
2 – Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
2 – Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Height
58 – 70 cm
62 – 85 cm
Weight
35 – 55 kg
45 – 85 kg
Life Expectancy
7 – 9 years
10 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
5/5
3/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking Level
2/5
3/5
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
Very Smart
Quiet
Easy to Train
Giant
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Giant
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 Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Large, powerful livestock guardian from the Caucasus, bred to protect flocks and property. Big, heavily coated, weatherproof dog, deeply loyal to its family but wary and territorial with strangers. Independent, strong‑willed, needs experienced handling, early training, space and secure fencing.
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