Bernese Mountain Dog

Working · Large

Bulldog

Non-Sporting · Medium

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bulldog

Side-by-side comparison of the Bernese Mountain Dog and Bulldog — size, temperament, shedding, trainability, cost, and compatibility ratings.

Quick comparison

Best for families

Bernese Mountain Dog

Based on good-with-kids rating

Easier to train

Bernese Mountain Dog

Based on trainability rating

Less shedding

Bulldog

Based on shedding level

Better for apartments

Bulldog

Based on apartment-friendly rating

Lower maintenance

Bulldog

Based on grooming needs

Longer lifespan

Bulldog

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

Trait	Bernese Mountain Dog	Bulldog
Size	Large	Medium
Height	23–27.5″	14–15″
Weight	70–115 lbs	40–50 lbs
Lifespan	7–10 yrs	8–10 yrs
Group	Working	Non-Sporting
Coat type	Long, thick, silky double coat	Short, smooth, flat

Temperament & behavior

Trait	Bernese Mountain Dog	Bulldog
Energy level	Moderate	Very Low
Trainability	High	Moderate
Barking level	Low	Low

Compatibility

Trait	Bernese Mountain Dog	Bulldog
Good with kids	Very High	Very High
Good with dogs	High	Moderate
Good with cats	Moderate	High
Apartment friendly	Very Low	Very High

Care requirements

Trait	Bernese Mountain Dog	Bulldog
Shedding	Very High	Moderate
Grooming needs	Moderate	Low
Daily exercise	30–60 min	20–40 min
Daily food	3–5 cups	1.5–2 cups
Annual cost	$1 800–$3 200	$1 500–$3 200

Temperament