How long does a Border Collie Bernese Mountain Dog Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Border Collie (12–15 years) and the Bernese Mountain Dog (7–10 years).

Is a Border Collie 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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Border Collie Bernese Mountain Dog Mix

A Border Collie Bernese Mountain Dog mix is a cross between a Border Collie and a Bernese Mountain Dog. Most grow into large dogs of 50–85 lb and live 10–12 years.

Border Collie, a purebred dog — Border ColliePhoto: Horacio Cambeiro, CC BY-SA 4.0, 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.

Weight50–85 lbcan be 30–115 lb

Height20–25 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Border Collie Bernese Mountain Dog Mix get?

Border Collie30–55 lb

The mix50–85 lb

Bernese Mountain Dog70–115 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Border Collie 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 18–22 in for the Border Collie 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

Very 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 Border Collie 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 Border Collie is usually described as affectionate, smart, energetic. 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.

Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs the mix

Trait	Border Collie	Border Collie Bernese Mountain Dog Mix	Bernese Mountain Dog
Weight	30–55 lb	50–85 lb	70–115 lb
Height	18–22 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	very high	very high	high
Group	Herding	mixed	Working

Questions about the Border Collie Bernese Mountain Dog Mix

How big does a Border Collie Bernese Mountain Dog Mix get?: Most grow to 50–85 pounds and 20–25 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 30–115 pounds.
How long does a Border Collie Bernese Mountain Dog Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Border Collie (12–15 years) and the Bernese Mountain Dog (7–10 years).
Does a Border Collie 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 Border Collie 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.

Other Border Collie mixes

Other Bernese Mountain Dog mixes

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