Bernese Mountain Dog

Working · Large

Rottweiler

Working · Large

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Rottweiler

Side-by-side comparison of the Bernese Mountain Dog and Rottweiler — 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

Rottweiler

Based on shedding level

Better for apartments

Rottweiler

Based on apartment-friendly rating

Lower maintenance

Rottweiler

Based on grooming needs

Longer lifespan

Rottweiler

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

Trait	Bernese Mountain Dog	Rottweiler
Size	Large	Large
Height	23–27.5″	22–27″
Weight	70–115 lbs	80–135 lbs
Lifespan	7–10 yrs	9–10 yrs
Group	Working	Working
Coat type	Long, thick, silky double coat	Double coat, short and dense

Temperament & behavior

Trait	Bernese Mountain Dog	Rottweiler
Energy level	Moderate	High
Trainability	High	High
Barking level	Low	Moderate

Compatibility

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

Care requirements

Trait	Bernese Mountain Dog	Rottweiler
Shedding	Very High	Moderate
Grooming needs	Moderate	Low
Daily exercise	30–60 min	60–120 min
Daily food	3–5 cups	3–5 cups
Annual cost	$1 800–$3 200	$1 600–$2 800

Temperament