Bernese Mountain Dog

Working · Large

Dachshund

Hound · Small

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Dachshund

Side-by-side comparison of the Bernese Mountain Dog and Dachshund — 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

Trait	Bernese Mountain Dog	Dachshund
Size	Large	Small
Height	23–27.5″	5–9″
Weight	70–115 lbs	11–32 lbs
Lifespan	7–10 yrs	12–16 yrs
Group	Working	Hound
Coat type	Long, thick, silky double coat	Varies: smooth, longhaired, or wirehaired

Temperament & behavior

Trait	Bernese Mountain Dog	Dachshund
Energy level	Moderate	Moderate
Trainability	High	Low
Barking level	Low	High

Compatibility

Trait	Bernese Mountain Dog	Dachshund
Good with kids	Very High	Moderate
Good with dogs	High	Moderate
Good with cats	Moderate	Moderate
Apartment friendly	Very Low	Very High

Care requirements

Trait	Bernese Mountain Dog	Dachshund
Shedding	Very High	Low
Grooming needs	Moderate	Low
Daily exercise	30–60 min	30–60 min
Daily food	3–5 cups	0.5–1.5 cups
Annual cost	$1 800–$3 200	$1 000–$1 800

Temperament