Bernese Mountain Dog vs Akita

Detailed comparison of two dog breeds across 8 key traits.

Overall Edge Bernese Mountain Dog wins 3–1
Bernese Mountain Dog Large · Working
Akita Large · Working
Weight
70–115 lbs
70–130 lbs
Height
23–27.5 in
24–28 in
Lifespan
7–10 yrs
10–14 yrs
Origin
Switzerland
Japan

Trait Comparison

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

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