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Bernese Mountain Dog

Working ยท Large

VS

Dachshund

Hound ยท Small

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Dachshund

Side-by-side comparison of the Bernese Mountain Dog and Dachshund โ€” 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

Dachshund

Based on shedding level

Better for apartments

Dachshund

Based on apartment-friendly rating

Lower maintenance

Dachshund

Based on grooming needs

Longer lifespan

Dachshund

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

TraitBernese Mountain DogDachshund
SizeLargeSmall
Height23โ€“27.5โ€ณ5โ€“9โ€ณ
Weight70โ€“115 lbs11โ€“32 lbs
Lifespan7โ€“10 yrs12โ€“16 yrs
GroupWorkingHound
Coat typeLong, thick, silky double coatVaries: smooth, longhaired, or wirehaired

Temperament & behavior

TraitBernese Mountain DogDachshund
Energy levelModerateModerate
TrainabilityHighLow
Barking levelLowHigh

Compatibility

TraitBernese Mountain DogDachshund
Good with kidsVery HighModerate
Good with dogsHighModerate
Good with catsModerateModerate
Apartment friendlyVery LowVery High

Care requirements

TraitBernese Mountain DogDachshund
SheddingVery HighLow
Grooming needsModerateLow
Daily exercise30โ€“60 min30โ€“60 min
Daily food3โ€“5 cups0.5โ€“1.5 cups
Annual cost$1ย 800โ€“$3ย 200$1ย 000โ€“$1ย 800

Temperament

Bernese Mountain Dog

Good-NaturedCalmStrong

Dachshund

CleverStubbornDevoted

Common health issues

Bernese Mountain Dog

  • Cancer
  • Hip dysplasia
  • Elbow dysplasia
  • Bloat
  • Progressive retinal atrophy
  • Von Willebrand disease

Dachshund

  • Intervertebral disc disease
  • Obesity
  • Patellar luxation
  • Progressive retinal atrophy
  • Cushing's disease

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