How long does a Bernese Mountain Dog Newfoundland Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 8–10 years, the midpoint of the Bernese Mountain Dog (7–10 years) and the Newfoundland (9–10 years).

Is a Bernese Mountain Dog Newfoundland Mix easy to train?

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

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Bernese Mountain Dog Newfoundland Mix

A Bernese Mountain Dog Newfoundland mix is a cross between a Bernese Mountain Dog and a Newfoundland. Most grow into giant dogs of 85–130 lb and live 8–10 years.

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

Newfoundland, a purebred dog — NewfoundlandPhoto: Hartmann Linge, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

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

Weight85–130 lbcan be 70–150 lb

Height24–28 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–10 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Bernese Mountain Dog Newfoundland Mix get?

Bernese Mountain Dog70–115 lb

The mix85–130 lb

Newfoundland100–150 lb

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

Height runs 24–28 inches at the shoulder, against 23–27.5 in for the Bernese Mountain Dog and 26–28 in for the Newfoundland.

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

High

The Bernese Mountain Dog rates high and the Newfoundland high; 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 Newfoundland as sweet, patient, devoted. 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 Newfoundland vs the mix

Trait	Bernese Mountain Dog	Bernese Mountain Dog Newfoundland Mix	Newfoundland
Weight	70–115 lb	85–130 lb	100–150 lb
Height	23–27.5 in	24–28 in	26–28 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	8–10 yr	9–10 yr
Shedding	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Bernese Mountain Dog Newfoundland Mix

How big does a Bernese Mountain Dog Newfoundland Mix get?: Most grow to 85–130 pounds and 24–28 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 70–150 pounds.
How long does a Bernese Mountain Dog Newfoundland Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–10 years, the midpoint of the Bernese Mountain Dog (7–10 years) and the Newfoundland (9–10 years).
Does a Bernese Mountain Dog Newfoundland 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 Newfoundland Mix easy to train?: Trainability is high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Bernese Mountain Dog mixes

Other Newfoundland mixes

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