How long does a Bernese Mountain Dog Malamute Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 8–12 years, the midpoint of the Bernese Mountain Dog (7–10 years) and the Alaskan Malamute (10–14 years).

Is a Bernese Mountain Dog Malamute Mix easy to train?

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

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Bernese Mountain Dog Malamute Mix

A Bernese Mountain Dog Malamute mix is a cross between a Bernese Mountain Dog and a Alaskan Malamute. Most grow into large dogs of 70–100 lb and live 8–12 years.

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

Alaskan Malamute, a purebred dog — Alaskan MalamutePhoto: SCMW, CC BY 3.0, source

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

Weight70–100 lbcan be 70–115 lb

Height23–26 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Bernese Mountain Dog Malamute Mix get?

Bernese Mountain Dog70–115 lb

The mix70–100 lb

Alaskan Malamute75–85 lb

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

Height runs 23–26 inches at the shoulder, against 23–27.5 in for the Bernese Mountain Dog and 23–25 in for the Alaskan Malamute.

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

Low to high

The Bernese Mountain Dog rates high and the Alaskan Malamute low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Bernese Mountain Dog is usually described as good-natured, calm, strong. The Alaskan Malamute as affectionate, loyal, playful. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Malamute vs the mix

Trait	Bernese Mountain Dog	Bernese Mountain Dog Malamute Mix	Alaskan Malamute
Weight	70–115 lb	70–100 lb	75–85 lb
Height	23–27.5 in	23–26 in	23–25 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	8–12 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Bernese Mountain Dog Malamute Mix

How big does a Bernese Mountain Dog Malamute Mix get?: Most grow to 70–100 pounds and 23–26 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 70–115 pounds.
How long does a Bernese Mountain Dog Malamute Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–12 years, the midpoint of the Bernese Mountain Dog (7–10 years) and the Alaskan Malamute (10–14 years).
Does a Bernese Mountain Dog Malamute 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 Bernese Mountain Dog Malamute Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low to high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Bernese Mountain Dog mixes

Other Malamute mixes

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