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Bernese Mountain Dog

Working ยท Large

VS

Bulldog

Non-Sporting ยท Medium

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bulldog

Side-by-side comparison of the Bernese Mountain Dog and Bulldog โ€” 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

TraitBernese Mountain DogBulldog
SizeLargeMedium
Height23โ€“27.5โ€ณ14โ€“15โ€ณ
Weight70โ€“115 lbs40โ€“50 lbs
Lifespan7โ€“10 yrs8โ€“10 yrs
GroupWorkingNon-Sporting
Coat typeLong, thick, silky double coatShort, smooth, flat

Temperament & behavior

TraitBernese Mountain DogBulldog
Energy levelModerateVery Low
TrainabilityHighModerate
Barking levelLowLow

Compatibility

TraitBernese Mountain DogBulldog
Good with kidsVery HighVery High
Good with dogsHighModerate
Good with catsModerateHigh
Apartment friendlyVery LowVery High

Care requirements

TraitBernese Mountain DogBulldog
SheddingVery HighModerate
Grooming needsModerateLow
Daily exercise30โ€“60 min20โ€“40 min
Daily food3โ€“5 cups1.5โ€“2 cups
Annual cost$1ย 800โ€“$3ย 200$1ย 500โ€“$3ย 200

Temperament

Bernese Mountain Dog

Good-NaturedCalmStrong

Bulldog

FriendlyCourageousCalm

Common health issues

Bernese Mountain Dog

  • Cancer
  • Hip dysplasia
  • Elbow dysplasia
  • Bloat
  • Progressive retinal atrophy
  • Von Willebrand disease

Bulldog

  • Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome
  • Hip dysplasia
  • Cherry eye
  • Skin fold dermatitis
  • Overheating
  • Intervertebral disc disease

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