Bernese Mountain Dog

Working · Large

French Bulldog

Non-Sporting · Small

Bernese Mountain Dog vs French Bulldog

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

French Bulldog

Based on shedding level

Better for apartments

French Bulldog

Based on apartment-friendly rating

Lower maintenance

French Bulldog

Based on grooming needs

Longer lifespan

French Bulldog

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

Trait	Bernese Mountain Dog	French Bulldog
Size	Large	Small
Height	23–27.5″	11–13″
Weight	70–115 lbs	16–28 lbs
Lifespan	7–10 yrs	10–12 yrs
Group	Working	Non-Sporting
Coat type	Long, thick, silky double coat	Short, smooth, fine

Temperament & behavior

Trait	Bernese Mountain Dog	French Bulldog
Energy level	Moderate	Low
Trainability	High	High
Barking level	Low	Low

Compatibility

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

Care requirements

Trait	Bernese Mountain Dog	French Bulldog
Shedding	Very High	Low
Grooming needs	Moderate	Very Low
Daily exercise	30–60 min	20–40 min
Daily food	3–5 cups	1–1.5 cups
Annual cost	$1 800–$3 200	$1 500–$3 000

Temperament