Size matchup
Bernese Mountain Dog vs Golden Retriever: size & weight
Typical weight (70-115 lbs vs 55-75 lbs) and height (23-28 inches vs 21.5-24 inches)—so you can tell who’s bigger on the metrics that matter.
Bernese Mountain Dog
large · energy 3/5
70-115 lbs
Weight mid ~93 lbs
23-28 inches
Height mid ~25.5 in
Golden Retriever
large · energy 4/5
55-75 lbs
Weight mid ~65 lbs
21.5-24 inches
Height mid ~22.8 in
Goldens are large companions; Bernese push further into giant mountain-dog weight.
Typical weight
- Bernese Mountain Dog: 70-115 lbs (mid ~93 lbs)
- Golden Retriever: 55-75 lbs (mid ~65 lbs)
Bernese Mountain Dog usually tips the scale higher.
Typical height (withers)
- Bernese Mountain Dog: 23-28 inches (mid ~25.5 in)
- Golden Retriever: 21.5-24 inches (mid ~22.8 in)
Bernese Mountain Dog is typically taller at the shoulder.
Size class & fit
Bernese Mountain Dog
large · lifespan 6-8 years
Gentle, Calm, Loyal
Golden Retriever
large · lifespan 10-12 years
Friendly, Intelligent, Devoted
Size drives food bills, car space, crate size, and how hard a jump lands on kids and seniors. Pair this page with lifestyle compare when temperament matters as much as inches.
Planning verdict
Lean Bernese Mountain Dog
Lean Bernese Mountain Dog if you want a large dog around 70-115 lbs and 23-28 inches, with energy 3/5.
Lean Golden Retriever
Lean Golden Retriever if you prefer large size near 55-75 lbs and 21.5-24 inches, with energy 4/5.
FAQs
- Which is bigger, a Bernese Mountain Dog or a Golden Retriever?
- By typical weight/height midpoints, the Bernese Mountain Dog tends to be larger overall. Bernese Mountain Dog typically weighs about 70-115 lbs (mid ~93 lbs) versus Golden Retriever at 55-75 lbs (mid ~65 lbs). Height at the shoulder is commonly listed around 23-28 inches vs 21.5-24 inches. Both are classified as large dogs in our data. On typical midpoints, Bernese Mountain Dog tends to be the larger dog.
- Which is taller, Bernese Mountain Dog or Golden Retriever?
- Bernese Mountain Dog is typically taller at the withers (23-28 inches vs 21.5-24 inches).
- Which weighs more, Bernese Mountain Dog or Golden Retriever?
- Bernese Mountain Dog usually weighs more (70-115 lbs vs 55-75 lbs).
- Are Bernese Mountain Dog and Golden Retriever the same size class?
- Yes—both are large in our breed data. Individuals still vary by sex and bloodline.
- Do males and females change the size comparison?
- Often yes. Males are commonly at the high end of weight/height ranges and females at the low end. Always check the actual dog (or parents) rather than breed averages alone.
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References
- How to Choose the Right Dog Breed — American Kennel Club (AKC)
- How Long Will Your Dog Live? Size Matters — American Kennel Club (AKC)
- General Dog Care — ASPCA