How long does a German Shepherd Bernese Mountain Dog Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 7–10 years, the midpoint of the German Shepherd (7–10 years) and the Bernese Mountain Dog (7–10 years).

Is a German 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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German Shepherd Bernese Mountain Dog Mix

A German Shepherd Bernese Mountain Dog mix is a cross between a German Shepherd and a Bernese Mountain Dog. Most grow into large dogs of 60–100 lb and live 7–10 years.

German Shepherd, a purebred dog — German ShepherdPhoto: Erick Drumss Hernández, 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.

Weight60–100 lbcan be 50–115 lb

Height22–27 inat the shoulder

Lifespan7–10 years

SizeLarge

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

German Shepherd50–90 lb

The mix60–100 lb

Bernese Mountain Dog70–115 lb

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

Height runs 22–27 inches at the shoulder, against 22–26 in for the German Shepherd and 23–27.5 in for the Bernese Mountain Dog.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

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 German 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 German Shepherd is usually described as confident, courageous, smart. 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.

German Shepherd vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs the mix

Trait	German Shepherd	German Shepherd Bernese Mountain Dog Mix	Bernese Mountain Dog
Weight	50–90 lb	60–100 lb	70–115 lb
Height	22–26 in	22–27 in	23–27.5 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	7–10 yr	7–10 yr
Shedding	high	very high	very high
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Herding	mixed	Working

Questions about the German Shepherd Bernese Mountain Dog Mix

How big does a German Shepherd Bernese Mountain Dog Mix get?: Most grow to 60–100 pounds and 22–27 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 50–115 pounds.
How long does a German Shepherd Bernese Mountain Dog Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 7–10 years, the midpoint of the German Shepherd (7–10 years) and the Bernese Mountain Dog (7–10 years).
Does a German Shepherd Bernese Mountain Dog Mix shed?: Shedding is very high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a German 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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Other Bernese Mountain Dog mixes

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