Bernese Mountain Dog vs Mastiff
Compare the Bernese Mountain Dog to the Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bernese Mountain Dogs and Mastiffs.
Bernese Mountain Dog
Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-8 Years
6-10 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
27-32 Inches
Weight
70-120 Pounds
120-220 Pounds
Intelligence
Bernese Mountain Dog
Mastiff
Origin Country
Switzerland
China
Origin Year
1892 AD
-700 BC
Bernese Mountain Dog
Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bernese Mountain Dog
Mastiff
Bernese Mountain Dog
Mastiff
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
15-75 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bernese Mountain Dog
Mastiff
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Bernese Mountain Dog
Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
Low
High
Bernese Mountain Dog
Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bernese Mountain Dog
Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bernese Mountain Dog
Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bernese Mountain Dog
Mastiff
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
6-10 Years
Bernese Mountain Dog
Mastiff
Bernese Mountain Dog
Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Bernese Mountain Dog
Mastiff
