Which is bigger, a Bernese Mountain Dog or a Great Dane?

By typical weight/height midpoints, the Great Dane tends to be larger overall. Bernese Mountain Dog typically weighs about 70-115 lbs (mid ~93 lbs) versus Great Dane at 110-175 lbs (mid ~143 lbs). Height at the shoulder is commonly listed around 23-28 inches vs 28-32 inches. Both are classified as large dogs in our data. On typical midpoints, Great Dane tends to be the larger dog.

Which is taller, Bernese Mountain Dog or Great Dane?

Great Dane is typically taller at the withers (23-28 inches vs 28-32 inches).

Which weighs more, Bernese Mountain Dog or Great Dane?

Great Dane usually weighs more (70-115 lbs vs 110-175 lbs).

Are Bernese Mountain Dog and Great Dane 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.

Size matchup

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Great Dane: size & weight

Typical weight (70-115 lbs vs 110-175 lbs) and height (23-28 inches vs 28-32 inches)—so you can tell who’s bigger on the metrics that matter.

Great Dane typically larger

Bernese Mountain Dog

large · energy 3/5

70-115 lbs

Weight mid ~93 lbs

23-28 inches

Height mid ~25.5 in

Breed profile

Great Dane

large · energy 3/5

110-175 lbs

Weight mid ~143 lbs

28-32 inches

Height mid ~30.0 in

Breed profile

Danes are usually taller; Bernese are dense mountain dogs—different kinds of large.

Typical weight

Bernese Mountain Dog: 70-115 lbs (mid ~93 lbs)
Great Dane: 110-175 lbs (mid ~143 lbs)

Great Dane usually tips the scale higher.

Typical height (withers)

Bernese Mountain Dog: 23-28 inches (mid ~25.5 in)
Great Dane: 28-32 inches (mid ~30.0 in)

Great Dane is typically taller at the shoulder.

Size class & fit

Bernese Mountain Dog

large · lifespan 6-8 years

Gentle, Calm, Loyal

Great Dane

large · lifespan 7-10 years

Gentle, Friendly, Patient

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 Great Dane

Lean Great Dane if you prefer large size near 110-175 lbs and 28-32 inches, with energy 3/5.

FAQs

Which is bigger, a Bernese Mountain Dog or a Great Dane?: By typical weight/height midpoints, the Great Dane tends to be larger overall. Bernese Mountain Dog typically weighs about 70-115 lbs (mid ~93 lbs) versus Great Dane at 110-175 lbs (mid ~143 lbs). Height at the shoulder is commonly listed around 23-28 inches vs 28-32 inches. Both are classified as large dogs in our data. On typical midpoints, Great Dane tends to be the larger dog.
Which is taller, Bernese Mountain Dog or Great Dane?: Great Dane is typically taller at the withers (23-28 inches vs 28-32 inches).
Which weighs more, Bernese Mountain Dog or Great Dane?: Great Dane usually weighs more (70-115 lbs vs 110-175 lbs).
Are Bernese Mountain Dog and Great Dane 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.

Related size matchups

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