Alaskan Malamute vs Bernese Mountain Dog

Detailed comparison of two dog breeds across 8 key traits.

Overall Edge Bernese Mountain Dog wins 6–2
Alaskan Malamute Large · Working
Bernese Mountain Dog Large · Working
Weight
75–100 lbs
70–115 lbs
Height
23–25 in
23–27.5 in
Lifespan
10–14 yrs
7–10 yrs
Origin
United States
Switzerland

Trait Comparison

4/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
4/5
Good with Kids
5/5
3/5
Good with Dogs
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking
2/5
Alaskan Malamute — Bernese Mountain Dog (highlighted = better for that trait)

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