Bernese Mountain Dog

Working · Large

Yorkshire Terrier

Toy · Small

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Yorkshire Terrier

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

Yorkshire Terrier

Based on shedding level

Better for apartments

Yorkshire Terrier

Based on apartment-friendly rating

Lower maintenance

Bernese Mountain Dog

Based on grooming needs

Longer lifespan

Yorkshire Terrier

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

Trait	Bernese Mountain Dog	Yorkshire Terrier
Size	Large	Small
Height	23–27.5″	7–8″
Weight	70–115 lbs	4–7 lbs
Lifespan	7–10 yrs	11–15 yrs
Group	Working	Toy
Coat type	Long, thick, silky double coat	Long, silky, straight, human-hair-like

Temperament & behavior

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

Compatibility

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

Care requirements

Trait	Bernese Mountain Dog	Yorkshire Terrier
Shedding	Very High	Very Low
Grooming needs	Moderate	Very High
Daily exercise	30–60 min	20–40 min
Daily food	3–5 cups	0.25–0.5 cups
Annual cost	$1 800–$3 200	$1 000–$1 800

Temperament