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Name	Bernese Mountain Dog	Giant Schnauzer	Bernedoodle
Origins	Switzerland	Germany	Canada
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Designer Dogs
Popularity Rank	25	80	605
Reviews	3	4	2
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Other Names	Berner Sennenhund, Bernese Cattle Dog, Berner	Russian Bear Schnauzer, Munich Schnauzer, Munchener, Riesenschnauzer	Cross between the Bernese Mountain Dog and Poodle. Bernese Mountain Poo Bernedoodles
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Dogs Kennel Club Designer Breed Registry
Price	$800-$1000	$1000-$1500	700-4500

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Bernedoodle General Appearance Comparison

Size	Large	Giant	Small Large Medium
Weight	Male: 85-110 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 80-105 pounds (36–48 kg)	Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg)	10-90 pounds (4.5-41 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 97.5 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (36–48 kg)	Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	50 pounds (23 kg)
Height	Male: 24-28 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 23-27 inches (58–69 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	10-29 inches (25.5-74 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 26 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 25 inches (58–69 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)	19 inches (48 cm)

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Bernedoodle Hair & Care Comparison

Coat	Dense	Wiry	Curly Wavy Straight
Colors	White Black	Pepper Salt Black	Black Black & White Brown & Black Tricolor
Grooming	Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Bernedoodle requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Bernese Mountain Dogs shed above average.	Giant Schnauzers shed none to minimal.	Bernedoodles shed none to minimal.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Bernedoodle Characteristics Comparison

Temperament	Affectionate Intelligent Faithful Loyal	Dominant Kind Powerful Intelligent Loyal Strong Willed	Clever Goofy Gentle Loyal Stubborn
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Bernese Mountain Dog is an excellent dog breed.	Smart: Giant Schnauzer's has great intelligence.	Very smart: Bernedoodle is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Bernese Mountain Dogs are easy to train.	Giant Schnauzers are easy to train.	Bernedoodles are easy to train.
Playfulness	Bernese Mountain Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed.	The Bernedoodle is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Bernese Mountain Dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Giant Schnauzers are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Bernedoodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Bernese Mountain Dogs need for social interaction is average.	Giant Schnauzers need for social interaction is average.	Bernedoodles are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog barks occasionally.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally.	Average: The Bernedoodle barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Bernese Mountain Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Giant Schnauzers are one of the best watchdogs.	Bernedoodles are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Bernese Mountain Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Giant Schnauzers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Bernedoodles are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Bernese Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Bernedoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Bernese Mountain Dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Giant Schnauzers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Bernedoodles have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Bernese Mountain Dogs have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the Giant Schnauzer is strong enough to escape from home.	Bernedoodles have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Bernese Mountain Dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Giant Schnauzers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Bernedoodles have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Bernese Mountain Dogs are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Giant Schnauzers are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Bernedoodles are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Bernese Mountain Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Giant Schnauzers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Bernedoodles adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Bernedoodles do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Bernedoodle Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly	Bernese Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Giant Schnauzers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Bernedoodles are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Bernese Mountain Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Giant Schnauzers are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Bernedoodles are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Bernese Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Giant Schnauzers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Bernedoodles are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Bernese Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Giant Schnauzers are not dog-friendly.	Bernedoodles are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Bernese Mountain Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Giant Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bernedoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Bernese Mountain Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Giant Schnauzers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Bernedoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Bernese Mountain Dogs are generally with other pets.	Giant Schnauzers usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Bernedoodles are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Bernese Mountain Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Giant Schnauzers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Bernedoodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Bernese Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Giant Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Bernedoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Bernedoodle Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues	Very healthy dog breed.	Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.	Bernedoodles are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Bloat Cancer Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Panosteitis Portosystemic Liver Shunt Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease	Bloat Cancer Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Glaucoma Heart Problems Hip Dysplasia Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Eye Problems Skin Diseases Allergies
Life Expectancy	7-10 years	10-12 years	12-18 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes	No
Energy Level	Bernese Mountain Dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Giant Schnauzers are high energy dogs.	Bernedoodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Bernese Mountain Dogs have an average exercise need.	Giant Schnauzers need a lot of exercises.	Bernedoodles have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Bernese Mountain Dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Giant Schnauzers don't need too much sleep.	Bernedoodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	1 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers cold weather The Bernese Mountain Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Giant Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Bernese Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Bernedoodle has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Bernese Mountain Dog drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Bernedoodle is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Bernedoodle Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	1-14 puppies, average 8	5-8 puppies	3-10 puppies
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