How long does a Great Dane Bernese Mountain Dog Mix live?

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

Is a Great Dane 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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Great Dane Bernese Mountain Dog Mix

A Great Dane Bernese Mountain Dog mix is a cross between a Great Dane and a Bernese Mountain Dog. Most grow into giant dogs of 90–145 lb and live 7–10 years.

Great Dane, a purebred dog — Great DanePhoto: Markovade.pero, CC BY-SA 3.0 rs, 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.

Weight90–145 lbcan be 70–175 lb

Height26–30 inat the shoulder

Lifespan7–10 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Great Dane Bernese Mountain Dog Mix get?

Great Dane110–175 lb

The mix90–145 lb

Bernese Mountain Dog70–115 lb

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

Height runs 26–30 inches at the shoulder, against 28–32 in for the Great Dane 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

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 Great Dane rates moderate and the Bernese Mountain Dog high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low to moderate

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Great Dane is usually described as friendly, patient, dependable. 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.

Great Dane vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs the mix

Trait	Great Dane	Great Dane Bernese Mountain Dog Mix	Bernese Mountain Dog
Weight	110–175 lb	90–145 lb	70–115 lb
Height	28–32 in	26–30 in	23–27.5 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	7–10 yr	7–10 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Great Dane Bernese Mountain Dog Mix

How big does a Great Dane Bernese Mountain Dog Mix get?: Most grow to 90–145 pounds and 26–30 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 70–175 pounds.
How long does a Great Dane Bernese Mountain Dog Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 7–10 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the Bernese Mountain Dog (7–10 years).
Does a Great Dane 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 Great Dane 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 Great Dane mixes

Other Bernese Mountain Dog mixes

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