Bernedoodle vs Goldendoodle
The two published breed profiles side by side: size, energy, grooming, lifespan, temperament ratings and health.
| Bernedoodle | Goldendoodle | |
|---|---|---|
| A cross of | Bernese Mountain Dog and Poodle | Golden Retriever and Poodle |
| Size class | Large | Large |
| Adult weight | 27.7 to 45.4 kg | 22.7 to 40.8 kg |
| In pounds | 61 to 100 lb | 50 to 90 lb |
| Adult height | 58 to 74 cm | 51 to 61 cm |
| Energy | High | High |
| Grooming | High | High |
| Coat | Medium wavy to curly | Medium wavy to curly |
| Lifespan | 12 to 15 years | 10 to 15 years |
| Good with children | Reliably good | Reliably good |
| Good with other dogs | Usually good | Reliably good |
| Country of origin | United States | United States |
The main differences
- The Bernedoodle is the bigger dog: 27.7 to 45.4 kg against 22.7 to 40.8 kg for the Goldendoodle.
- Both have high energy in their published profiles.
- Grooming is high for both.
- The Bernedoodle usually lives longer: 12 to 15 years against 10 to 15 years.
Temperament
Bernedoodle: The Bernedoodle is affectionate, playful and gentle, intelligent and easy to train, and tends to bark infrequently. They need at least two walks a day plus puzzle work and other mental enrichment.
Goldendoodle: The Goldendoodle is friendly, biddable and family oriented, and does well in obedience and agility work. They need 30 to 60 minutes of exercise a day and are prone to separation anxiety if left alone for long stretches.
Health worth asking about
Conditions each breed is reported to be predisposed to. Predisposed does not mean inevitable: it means ask the breeder for the parents' test results.
Bernedoodle
- Hip and elbow dysplasia, screened by OFA or PennHIP radiographs in both parents
- Histiocytic sarcoma and other cancers from the Bernese side, diagnosed by imaging and biopsy
- Gastric dilatation volvulus, an emergency recognised by a distended abdomen, retching and restlessness, and reduced by a preventive gastropexy
- Progressive retinal atrophy, detectable by DNA test and eye examination
- Von Willebrand disease from the Poodle side, detectable by DNA test
- Atopic skin allergies, diagnosed by excluding other causes and by allergy testing
Goldendoodle
- Hip and elbow dysplasia, screened by OFA or PennHIP radiographs
- Subaortic stenosis and other heart disease, picked up as a murmur on auscultation and confirmed by echocardiogram
- Progressive retinal atrophy, cataracts and glaucoma, found on a veterinary eye examination and by DNA test where the variant is known
- Gastric dilatation volvulus, an emergency recognised by retching, pacing and a distended abdomen
- Cancers including lymphoma and haemangiosarcoma from the Golden Retriever side, diagnosed by imaging and biopsy
- Hypothyroidism, diagnosed on a thyroid blood panel
Common questions
Which is bigger, the Bernedoodle or the Goldendoodle?
The Bernedoodle. Adults weigh 27.7 to 45.4 kg, against 22.7 to 40.8 kg for the Goldendoodle, going by the published breed profiles.
Which lives longer, the Bernedoodle or the Goldendoodle?
The published life expectancy is 12 to 15 years for the Bernedoodle and 10 to 15 years for the Goldendoodle. These are typical ranges across the breed, not a promise about one dog.
Is the Bernedoodle or the Goldendoodle better with children?
They score the same: reliably good with children. Any dog needs supervising around young children, whatever their breed rating.
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Not veterinary advice. Breed information is general. Your own dog, and your own vet, always win.
Sources
Every figure on this page comes from the two breed guides, which cite:
- petmd.com for adult weight and height, life expectancy, energy, grooming and the temperament ratings, coat type and health notes
- purina.co.uk for country of origin
- petmd.com for adult weight and height, life expectancy, energy, grooming and the temperament ratings, coat type, country of origin and health notes