How long does a Rottweiler Bernese Mountain Dog Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 8–10 years, the midpoint of the Rottweiler (9–10 years) and the Bernese Mountain Dog (7–10 years).

Is a Rottweiler 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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Rottweiler Bernese Mountain Dog Mix

A Rottweiler Bernese Mountain Dog mix is a cross between a Rottweiler and a Bernese Mountain Dog. Most grow into giant dogs of 75–125 lb and live 8–10 years.

Rottweiler, a purebred dog — RottweilerPhoto: Томасина, 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.

Weight75–125 lbcan be 70–135 lb

Height22–27 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–10 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Rottweiler Bernese Mountain Dog Mix get?

Rottweiler80–135 lb

The mix75–125 lb

Bernese Mountain Dog70–115 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Rottweiler 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 22–27 in for the Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler rates moderate and the Bernese Mountain Dog high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Rottweiler is usually described as loyal, loving, confident guardian. 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.

Rottweiler vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs the mix

Trait	Rottweiler	Rottweiler Bernese Mountain Dog Mix	Bernese Mountain Dog
Weight	80–135 lb	75–125 lb	70–115 lb
Height	22–27 in	22–27 in	23–27.5 in
Lifespan	9–10 yr	8–10 yr	7–10 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Rottweiler Bernese Mountain Dog Mix

How big does a Rottweiler Bernese Mountain Dog Mix get?: Most grow to 75–125 pounds and 22–27 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 70–135 pounds.
How long does a Rottweiler Bernese Mountain Dog Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–10 years, the midpoint of the Rottweiler (9–10 years) and the Bernese Mountain Dog (7–10 years).
Does a Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler mixes

Other Bernese Mountain Dog mixes

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