Bernese Mountain Dog

Working · Large

Poodle

Non-Sporting · Medium

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Poodle

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

Poodle

Based on trainability rating

Less shedding

Poodle

Based on shedding level

Better for apartments

Poodle

Based on apartment-friendly rating

Lower maintenance

Bernese Mountain Dog

Based on grooming needs

Longer lifespan

Poodle

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

Trait	Bernese Mountain Dog	Poodle
Size	Large	Medium
Height	23–27.5″	10–22″
Weight	70–115 lbs	6–70 lbs
Lifespan	7–10 yrs	10–18 yrs
Group	Working	Non-Sporting
Coat type	Long, thick, silky double coat	Dense, curly, single coat, non-shedding

Temperament & behavior

Trait	Bernese Mountain Dog	Poodle
Energy level	Moderate	High
Trainability	High	Very High
Barking level	Low	Moderate

Compatibility

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

Care requirements

Trait	Bernese Mountain Dog	Poodle
Shedding	Very High	Very Low
Grooming needs	Moderate	Very High
Daily exercise	30–60 min	40–90 min
Daily food	3–5 cups	0.5–3 cups
Annual cost	$1 800–$3 200	$1 200–$2 800

Temperament