How long does a Pit Bull Bernese Mountain Dog Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Bernese Mountain Dog (7–10 years).

Is a Pit Bull 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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Pit Bull Bernese Mountain Dog Mix

A Pit Bull Bernese Mountain Dog mix is a cross between a Pit Bull and a Bernese Mountain Dog. Most grow into large dogs of 55–90 lb and live 10–13 years.

Pit Bull, a purebred dog — Pit BullPhoto: Kpo!:D, 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.

Weight55–90 lbcan be 40–115 lb

Height20–23 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–13 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Pit Bull Bernese Mountain Dog Mix get?

Pit Bull40–70 lb

The mix55–90 lb

Bernese Mountain Dog70–115 lb

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

Height runs 20–23 inches at the shoulder, against 17–19 in for the Pit Bull and 23–27.5 in for the Bernese Mountain Dog.

Pit bull is a type, not one AKC breed. Size figures use the American Staffordshire Terrier standard.

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 Pit Bull 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 Pit Bull is usually described as confident, smart, good-natured. 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.

Pit Bull vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs the mix

Trait	Pit Bull	Pit Bull Bernese Mountain Dog Mix	Bernese Mountain Dog
Weight	40–70 lb	55–90 lb	70–115 lb
Height	17–19 in	20–23 in	23–27.5 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	10–13 yr	7–10 yr
Shedding	low	low to very high	very high
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Terrier	mixed	Working

Questions about the Pit Bull Bernese Mountain Dog Mix

How big does a Pit Bull Bernese Mountain Dog Mix get?: Most grow to 55–90 pounds and 20–23 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–115 pounds.
How long does a Pit Bull Bernese Mountain Dog Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Bernese Mountain Dog (7–10 years).
Does a Pit Bull 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 Pit Bull 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 Pit Bull mixes

Other Bernese Mountain Dog mixes

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