Bernese Mountain Dog vs Boxer
Compare the Bernese Mountain Dog to the Boxer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bernese Mountain Dogs and Boxers.
Bernese Mountain Dog
Boxer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-8 Years
10-12 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
21-25 Inches
Weight
70-120 Pounds
53-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Bernese Mountain Dog
Boxer
Origin Country
Switzerland
Germany
Origin Year
1892 AD
1894 AD
Bernese Mountain Dog
Boxer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bernese Mountain Dog
Boxer
Bernese Mountain Dog
Boxer
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
15-75 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bernese Mountain Dog
Boxer
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
27 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Bernese Mountain Dog
Boxer
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
High
High
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Low
None
Bernese Mountain Dog
Boxer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bernese Mountain Dog
Boxer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bernese Mountain Dog
Boxer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bernese Mountain Dog
Boxer
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
10-12 Years
Bernese Mountain Dog
Boxer
Bernese Mountain Dog
Boxer
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Bernese Mountain Dog
Boxer
