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Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle Comparison - Dog breed selector: Lab or Berner or Bernedoodles? Find the right dog for you

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Name Labrador Retriever Bernese Mountain Dog Bernedoodle
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Lab
Labrador
Berner
Bernese Cattle Dog
Berner Sennenhund
Bernedoodles
Bernese Mountain Poo
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Cross Breed

Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Labrador Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Bernedoodle? Which is the smallest dog, Labrador Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Bernedoodle?
Large Large Small
Large
Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Labrador Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Bernese Mountain Dog? Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle weight comparison:
Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) Male: 85-110 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 80-105 pounds (36–48 kg) 10-90 pounds (4.5-41 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) Male: 97.5 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (36–48 kg) 50 pounds (23 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Labrador Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Bernedoodle? Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) Male: 24-28 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 23-27 inches (58–69 cm) 10-29 inches (25.5-74 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) Male: 26 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 25 inches (58–69 cm) 19 inches (48 cm)

Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Labrador Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Bernedoodle? Which is more expensive?
$1000-$2000 $800-$1000 $700-$4500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Labrador Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Bernedoodle?
Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Bernese Mountain Dog is quite easy to get.
Average: The Bernedoodle is a commonly available dog breed.

Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle intelligence:
Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Very smart: Bernese Mountain Dog is an excellent dog breed.
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Very smart: Bernedoodle is an excellent dog breed.
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Trainability
Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle trainability comparison.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Bernedoodle dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Labrador Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Bernedoodle?
Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Bernedoodle dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Labrador Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Bernedoodle? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Bernedoodle dogs are average defenders.
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Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Labrador Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Bernedoodle? Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Faithful
Stubborn
Loyal
Gentle
Clever
Goofy
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle?
Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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Average: Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: Bernedoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle social needs comparison:
Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Bernedoodle dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Bernedoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Bernedoodle dogs 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.
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Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle playfulness comparison:
The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Bernese Mountain Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Bernedoodle is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle?
Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
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Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog barks occasionally.
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Average: The Bernedoodle barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Labrador Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Bernedoodle?
It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Bernese Mountain Dog breed in the home.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Bernedoodle indoors.

Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Bernese Mountain Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Average: Bernedoodle dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Labrador Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Bernedoodle?
Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Bernedoodle dogs 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.

Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Labrador Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Bernedoodle?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Bernese Mountain Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Bernedoodle bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Moderate

The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Bernese Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Bernedoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle mouthiness comparison:
Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Bernedoodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle?
The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Very healthy dog breed.
Bernedoodles are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Acute Moist Dermatitis
Cold Tail
Myopathy
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Elbow Dysplasia
Panosteitis
Portosystemic Liver Shunt
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Eye Problems
Elbow Dysplasia
Skin Diseases
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Bernese Mountain Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The Bernedoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle lifespan comparison. How long do Labrador Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog and Bernedoodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
7-11 years
The average lifespan of Bernese Mountain Dog: 9 years
12-18 years
The average lifespan of Bernedoodle: 15 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers cold weather
The Bernese Mountain Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Labrador Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Bernedoodle? Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle energy level comparison:
Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Bernedoodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Labrador Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Bernedoodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have an average exercise need.
Bernedoodle dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Labrador Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Bernedoodle?
Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Bernedoodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Labrador Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Bernedoodle?
Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 6 to 8 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 / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle weight gain potential comparison:
High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bernese Mountain Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Bernedoodle has an average risk for obesity.
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Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle coat comparison:
Dense
Waterproof
Hard
Short
Dense Curly
Wavy
Straight
Colors
What are the original Labrador Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog and Bernedoodle color?
Black
Yellow
Chocolate
Black
White
Black
Tricolor
Black & White
Brown & Black
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Labrador Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Bernedoodle? Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Bernedoodle requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Labrador Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Bernedoodle? Labrador Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or {name3 shedding:
Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs shed above average.
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Bernedoodle dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Labrador Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Bernedoodle?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle?

High 🔼

The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Bernese Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Bernedoodle has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.
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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.
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The Bernedoodle is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Bernedoodle dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Labrador Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Bernedoodle? Which dog is more friendly?
Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Bernedoodle dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Labrador Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Bernedoodle?
Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Bernedoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Labrador Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Bernedoodle?
Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Bernedoodle dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Labrador Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Bernedoodle?
Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Bernedoodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle?
Yes
Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Bernedoodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Bernese Mountain Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Bernedoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Bernese Mountain Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Bernedoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Labrador Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Bernedoodle? Which is better for autism?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle?

Yes

Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Bernese Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Bernedoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Labrador Retriever and Bernese Mountain Dog and Bernedoodle have?
5-10 puppies 1-14 puppies, average 8 3-10 puppies

Labrador Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bernedoodle Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section. Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
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
Canadian Canine Registry
American Canine Hybrid Club
Designer Breed Registry
Designer Dogs Kennel Club

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