How long does a Boxer Bernese Mountain Dog Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 8–11 years, the midpoint of the Boxer (10–12 years) and the Bernese Mountain Dog (7–10 years).

Is a Boxer Bernese Mountain Dog 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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Boxer Bernese Mountain Dog Mix

A Boxer Bernese Mountain Dog mix is a cross between a Boxer and a Bernese Mountain Dog. Most grow into large dogs of 60–100 lb and live 8–11 years.

Boxer, a purebred dog — BoxerPhoto: Flickr user boxercab, CC BY 2.0, 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.

Weight60–100 lbcan be 50–115 lb

Height22–26 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–11 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Boxer Bernese Mountain Dog Mix get?

Boxer50–80 lb

The mix60–100 lb

Bernese Mountain Dog70–115 lb

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

Height runs 22–26 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–25 in for the Boxer and 23–27.5 in for the Bernese Mountain Dog.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low 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 Boxer rates high and the Bernese Mountain Dog high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Boxer is usually described as bright, fun-loving, active. 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.

Boxer vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs the mix

Trait	Boxer	Boxer Bernese Mountain Dog Mix	Bernese Mountain Dog
Weight	50–80 lb	60–100 lb	70–115 lb
Height	21.5–25 in	22–26 in	23–27.5 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	8–11 yr	7–10 yr
Shedding	low	low to very high	very high
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Boxer Bernese Mountain Dog Mix

How big does a Boxer Bernese Mountain Dog Mix get?: Most grow to 60–100 pounds and 22–26 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 50–115 pounds.
How long does a Boxer Bernese Mountain Dog Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–11 years, the midpoint of the Boxer (10–12 years) and the Bernese Mountain Dog (7–10 years).
Does a Boxer Bernese Mountain Dog Mix shed?: Shedding is low to very high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Boxer Bernese Mountain Dog Mix easy to train?: Trainability is high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Boxer mixes

Other Bernese Mountain Dog mixes

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