Is a Australian Shepherd Bernese Mountain Dog Mix easy to train?

Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Australian Shepherd Bernese Mountain Dog Mix

A Australian Shepherd Bernese Mountain Dog mix is a cross between a Australian Shepherd and a Bernese Mountain Dog. Most grow into large dogs of 55–90 lb and live 10–12 years.

Australian Shepherd, a purebred dog — Australian ShepherdPhoto: Christoph Aeschlimann, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Bernese Mountain Dog, a purebred dog — Bernese Mountain DogPhoto: Ganjo, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight55–90 lbcan be 40–115 lb

Height20–25 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Australian Shepherd Bernese Mountain Dog Mix get?

Australian Shepherd40–65 lb

The mix55–90 lb

Bernese Mountain Dog70–115 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Australian Shepherd Bernese Mountain Dog Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 20–25 inches at the shoulder, against 18–23 in for the Australian Shepherd and 23–27.5 in for the Bernese Mountain Dog.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Moderate to very high

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

High

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Very high

The Australian Shepherd rates very high and the Bernese Mountain Dog high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Australian Shepherd is usually described as smart, work-oriented, exuberant. The Bernese Mountain Dog as good-natured, calm, strong. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Australian Shepherd vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs the mix

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Australian Shepherd Bernese Mountain Dog Mix	Bernese Mountain Dog
Weight	40–65 lb	55–90 lb	70–115 lb
Height	18–23 in	20–25 in	23–27.5 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	10–12 yr	7–10 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Herding	mixed	Working

Questions about the Australian Shepherd Bernese Mountain Dog Mix

How big does a Australian Shepherd Bernese Mountain Dog Mix get?: Most grow to 55–90 pounds and 20–25 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–115 pounds.
How long does a Australian Shepherd Bernese Mountain Dog Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years) and the Bernese Mountain Dog (7–10 years).
Does a Australian Shepherd Bernese Mountain Dog Mix shed?: Shedding is moderate to very high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Australian Shepherd Bernese Mountain Dog Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.