Bernese Mountain Dog vs Golden Retriever - Which Dog is Best for You?

Let's compare the Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog to help you decide which dog breed is better for you. 🐾FREE DOWNLOAD: Essential Dog Digestion Checklist: pages.beautyandtheberners.com...
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0:00: Introduction
0:41: Size and Appearance
3:34: Grooming
4:33: Health Concerns
6:10: Exercise and Training
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[@IronsSharpenIronsGolf]

This is a great video. I had a golden as a kid, so my heart leans that way but there’s a lot of valuable info here! (Also this is really put together, along with the description and links 🎉)

[@beautyandtheberners]

Thank you so much! If my husband would allow me to have 3 dogs I'd have my two Berners and a Golden - they're both amazing breeds! And I really appreciate the kind words about the editing - it's always a work in progress!

[@IronsSharpenIronsGolf]

@@beautyandtheberners i travel a ton so I'll just continue to watch dog videos to fill my heart haha. you're preaching to the choir on the editing. Keep at it. I'll keep watching!

[@beautyandtheberners]

@@IronsSharpenIronsGolf thank you so much! I’ll keep learning and watching your videos as well!

[@IronsSharpenIronsGolf]

@@beautyandtheberners thank you!

[@muchachonextdoor5608]

Every Berner needs a Golden as a sidekick. I have a 105 lb female Bernese and her best friends are golden and goldendoodles. She's been the best dog, much more cautious than a Golden but mine is up for any adventure.

[@beautyandtheberners]

Aww I love that you have the combo! I truly think they’re two of the best breeds out there.💕

[@laurawright2230]

Berner!!❤

[@beautyandtheberners]

Great choice!😉 Although, you honestly can't go wrong with either one.

[@busywithdogs]

Very informative, I love both breeds from afar. I love harder-drive working dogs. I love that you are helping people evaluate which breed is right for them.

[@beautyandtheberners]

Thank you! I love both breeds as well. I'm obviously partial, but whatever breed/mix you choose the most important part is that your lifestyle fits the dog and not the other way around. People run into trouble when they try to make the breed adapt and it causes problems, usually at the dog's expense.

[@busywithdogs]

@@beautyandtheberners I whole heartedly agree!

[@MarkSchillaci]

Love the information as well as the videos of the dogs.....how can you go wrong with EITHER (or both) of them!!

[@beautyandtheberners]

If I wasn't in fear of a divorce, I'd get a 3rd that would be a Golden!😜

[@MarkSchillaci]

@@beautyandtheberners I heard that in the video...LOL!

[@edschulhof6303]

Enjoying your videos. Most of my family and friends have rescue dogs and cats. One is part Golden Retriever. My daughter has two pit bull mix. Two black lab mix live next door. I have two cats that were born in my backyard to a stray cat. Happy Sardine Sunday!

[@beautyandtheberners]

Thank you so much - it means more than you know! Love the rescues and the mixes too! I’m actually a foster mom to some dogs here and there (don’t have any at the moment) and I’m shocked I don’t have a whole pack! My husband would divorce me😂.

[@jessiematthews6339]

My Golden is an 85 pound 28ish inch tall monster who is still under 2 years old! :) I was looking for a service dog prospect and really wanted a Bernese, but ended up choosing a Golden for their longer lifespan. As for health concerns, one thing I have learned is that waiting to spay or neuter until your dog has fully matured and their growth plates have closed can mitigate at least some of the risk of hip and elbow dysplasia. Choosing a vasectomy or ovary sparing spay procedure instead of full spay or neuter can help protect them from many forms of cancer while also preventing unwanted pregnancy, though not all vets offer these alternatives and you may have to search around to find somewhere to have it done. The OFA provides a list of genetic and medical tests they recommend based on breed. Embark and Wisdom both offer health-based genetic testing that screens for things like cancer, and since they don't overlap on all of the tests, I recommend getting both if you can.

[@beautyandtheberners]

Yes! There was a study from UC Berkeley a few years ago and then another that just came out showing waiting to spay/neuter in some breeds (including male Bernese in particular) did show a statistically significant decrease in the incidence of osteo diseases and certain cancers. Of course this has been criticized as people think it will contribute to more overbreeding, but people need to be responsible for their animals as always.

[@NebraskaGonvilleJones]

Loving your videos. I’m planning on overlanding across the globe full time and am thinking about getting a Burnese. Do you think this breed would do well with the constant travel and lots of long to very long hikes? On occasions I would need to leave the dog alone in the bus (fully air conditioned, monitored and ventilated of course) for maybe up to an hour, would this be too stressful for him? I plan on spending the majority of the time in cooler climates but would they hold up in some of the warmer climates? I will be travelling alone, will the dog miss not being around other dogs for periods at a time? I have so many questions 😂 Anyway thanks for your content 😊

[@beautyandtheberners]

Hi! Thank you so much for your kind message - really appreciate it!🙏🏻 Truly at a base level, Berners love being with their person. And I say “person”, not people because it’s been my experience they will attach to one person above all others. So for your situation, I would say the breed would be a great choice. They do better with exercise that is low speed, long duration so as long as you’re not trail running, our Berners LOVE long, slow hikes. Just make sure to give them breaks if the weather is warm and provide them access to clean fresh water. And of course as they age just be aware of body language- they’ll tell you if it’s too much. And if you need to leave them alone for a time that’s fine. Especially if they’re mentally and physically tired. They’ll most likely not move the whole time you’re gone😂. It sounds like you’ve really thought this through which is awesome! I always advocate for the human adjusting to the breed, not the other way around. But my opinion, a Berner would really thrive in this type of lifestyle. Happy to answer any questions you have!😊

[@christianaliddle5184]

i have a english golden retriever right now but she is getting pretty old so, i have been researching about the different dog breed and it has come across these two breeds. i have been heading towards getting a bernese mountain dog, cause i have always had a dog that was a golden retriever or a cousin to the golden retriever

[@beautyandtheberners]

I’m biased but I would definitely recommend a Berner! They are great dogs and very similar personalities to retrievers and labs if you train and socialize them right from the beginning. Let me know what you end up getting!

[@harryurban4219]

I took the easy way out and I have both . I will say though that I lean more toward my Berner . She is gorgeous and very sweet

[@beautyandtheberners]

Love that approach! If I had a 3rd dog it'd definitely be a Golden! And yes, you really can't beat the sweetness of the Berners. What's the biggest difference that you've noticed?

[@harryurban4219]

My Berner is a little more reserved with strangers than my Golden . My Berner is bonded to me and my Golden loves the whole family . They are both great breeds though

[@daytwaqua]

I'm hoping to get a Bernese Mountain Dog puppy for my Golden Retriever grandpuppy to play with, especially since my son hasn't been all that consistent about socializing the pupper. Once I get a Berner, my next goal will be to add a Newfoundland Dog, which I consider to be the holiest of dog breed trios. And, as an added bonus, if I find myself thrown overboard in the frigid North Atlantic Ocean, I've got the perfect dog to save me lol.

[@beautyandtheberners]

I love it! Are there many Berner breeders in your area? If not I’m happy to recommend some. I also love Newfies though I’ll admit the slobber is a deal breaker for me. But they’re gorgeous dogs! Send me a picture when you have all 3😉. And true, if you’re stranded in a polar vortex you’re good! lol