Breed comparison
Bernese Mountain Dog vs. Great Pyrenees
Side-by-side comparison to help you decide which breed fits your lifestyle.
Size
large (70-115 lbs)
giant (85-115 lbs)
Life expectancy
7-10 yrs
10-12 yrs
Activity
moderate
low
Grooming
high
high
Coat
double
double
Temperament
good-natured, calm, strong, affectionate
patient, calm, confident, protective
First-year cost
$1,800-$5,000
$2,200-$6,000
Ongoing annual
$1,425-$3,525
$1,700-$4,275
Health comparison
Shared concerns
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasiabloat (GDV)
Bernese Mountain Dog specific
histiocytic sarcoma (cancer)lymphomadegenerative myelopathymast cell tumors
Great Pyrenees specific
osteosarcomapatellar luxationAddison's diseaseentropion
Cost comparison
Bernese Mountain Dog
$1,800-$5,000year one
Food: $750-$1,800
Vet: $500-$850
Grooming: $50-$600
Gear: $300-$650
Great Pyrenees
$2,200-$6,000year one
Food: $950-$2,400
Vet: $550-$950
Grooming: $50-$600
Gear: $400-$800
Which breed is right for you?
Consider a Bernese Mountain Dog if:
- —You want a calmer, lower-energy companion
- —You're willing to invest in regular grooming
- —You want a deeply loyal, bonded companion
Consider a Great Pyrenees if:
- —You want a calmer, lower-energy companion
- —You have space and can handle a very large dog
- —You're willing to invest in regular grooming
Common symptoms to watch
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