Comparison: Bernese Mountain Dog and Great Swiss Mountain Dog
Bernese Mountain Dog and Great Swiss Mountain Dog are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.
| Bernese Mountain Dog | Great Swiss Mountain Dog | |
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| FCI group | 2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs | 2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs |
| Country of origin | Switzerland | Switzerland |
| Category | Large | Large |
| Height at withers | 58–70 cm | 60–72 cm |
| Weight | 34–50 kg | – |
| Life span | 7–10 years | – |
| Recognition features |
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| Coat | Long, shiny coat, slightly wavy; tricolour. | Double coat of thick medium-length outer coat (short permitted if undercoat is present) and dense, dark undercoat; typically tricolour, black with reddish-brown and white markings. |
| Purpose | A Swiss farm dog that guarded homesteads, drove cattle and pulled milk carts. | The largest of the Swiss mountain dogs, formerly a watch and draught dog, today a companion, guard and family dog. |
Breed page: Bernese Mountain Dog · Breed page: Great Swiss Mountain Dog
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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.