Is a Golden Retriever 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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Golden Retriever Bernese Mountain Dog Mix

Also searched as Golden Mountain Dog

A Golden Retriever Bernese Mountain Dog mix is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Bernese Mountain Dog. Most grow into large dogs of 60–95 lb and live 8–11 years.

Golden Retriever, a purebred dog — Golden RetrieverPhoto: Janneke Vreugdenhil, derivative work by Anka Friedrich, Public domain, 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.

Weight60–95 lbcan be 55–115 lb

Height22–26 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–11 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Golden Retriever Bernese Mountain Dog Mix get?

Golden Retriever55–75 lb

The mix60–95 lb

Bernese Mountain Dog70–115 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Golden Retriever 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 21.5–24 in for the Golden Retriever 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 Golden Retriever 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 Golden Retriever is usually described as friendly, intelligent, devoted. 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.

Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs the mix

Trait	Golden Retriever	Golden Retriever Bernese Mountain Dog Mix	Bernese Mountain Dog
Weight	55–75 lb	60–95 lb	70–115 lb
Height	21.5–24 in	22–26 in	23–27.5 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	8–11 yr	7–10 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Energy	very high	very high	high
Group	Sporting	mixed	Working

Questions about the Golden Retriever Bernese Mountain Dog Mix

How big does a Golden Retriever Bernese Mountain Dog Mix get?: Most grow to 60–95 pounds and 22–26 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 55–115 pounds.
How long does a Golden Retriever Bernese Mountain Dog Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–11 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the Bernese Mountain Dog (7–10 years).
Does a Golden Retriever 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 Golden Retriever 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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Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.