Last Updated: Nov 06, 2022
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- Bernese Mountain Dog Versus Akita Chow: Introduction
- Bernese Mountain Dog versus Akita Chow: Overview
- Bernese Mountain Dog versus Akita Chow: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Akita Chow
- The Similarities Between the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Akita Chow
- Size Comparison of the Bernese Mountain Dog versus Akita Chow
- Lifespan of Bernese Mountain Dog versus Akita Chow
- Tolerates Being Alone: Bernese Mountain Dog versus Akita Chow
- Do Bernese Mountain Dogs shed more than Akita Chows?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Bernese Mountain Dog or the Akita Chow?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Bernese Mountain Dog or the Akita Chow?
- Are Bernese Mountain Dogs good family dogs? What about Akita Chows?
- Is the Bernese Mountain Dog Easier to Train than the Akita Chow?
- Which one drools more, the Bernese Mountain Dog or the Akita Chow
- How Kid-friendly are Bernese Mountain Dogs and Akita Chows?
- Does the Bernese Mountain Dog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Akita Chow?
- Do Bernese Mountain Dogs Bark and Howl? What about Akita Chows?
- Can Bernese Mountain Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Akita Chows Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Bernese Mountain Dog vs. Akita Chow
- Can Bernese Mountain Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Akita Chows Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Bernese Mountain Dog Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Bernese Mountain Dog versus Akita Chow. Which One is a Better Pet?
Bernese Mountain Dog Versus Akita Chow: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Akita Chow? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Akita Chow better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Akita Chow.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Akita Chow is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Bernese Mountain Dog and for the Akita Chow. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Akita Chow.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Bernese Mountain Dog or the Akita Chow.
Bernese Mountain Dog versus Akita Chow: Overview
A very important difference between the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Akita Chow is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Bernese Mountain Dog is a giant-sized dog while the Akita Chow is a large-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Bernese Mountain Dog belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.
On the other hand, the Akita Chow belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
Bernese Mountain Dog versus Akita Chow: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Bernese Mountain Dog to the Akita Chow based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Akita Chow
| Factor | Bernese Mountain Dog | Akita Chow |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| General Health | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Height | 23 to 28 inches | 23 to 25 inches |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Life Span | 6 to 10 years | 10 to 12 years |
| Weight | 70 to 115 pounds | 88 to 145 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 8.0 years | 11.0 years |
| Average Price | $2390 | No Data |
| Price Range | $1500 – $2995 | No Data |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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No Data |
*Data from AKC.org (The American Kennel Club),dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (The American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Bernese Mountain Dog in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Akita Chow. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the Bernese Mountain Dog is 66 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Akita Chow is 55 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Bernese Mountain Dog is a better pet than the Akita Chow. So, you should get a Bernese Mountain Dog!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Akita Chow
Below is a list of where the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Akita Chow are most different:
The Similarities Between the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Akita Chow
The Bernese Mountain Dog and the Akita Chow are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Akita Chow are most similar:
Size Comparison of the Bernese Mountain Dog versus Akita Chow
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Akita Chow.
The Bernese Mountain Dog weighs 70 to 115 pounds when fully grown. The Bernese Mountain Dog is 23 to 28 inches when fully grown.
On the other hand, the Akita Chow weighs 88 to 145 pounds when fully grown. The Akita Chow is 23 to 25 inches when fully grown.
Lifespan of Bernese Mountain Dog versus Akita Chow
The lifespan of the Bernese Mountain Dog is between 6 to 10 years. The average lifespan of the Bernese Mountain Dog is 8.0 years.
The lifespan of the Akita Chow is between 10 to 12 years . The average lifespan of the Akita Chow is 11.0 years.
The Akita Chow lives longer than the Bernese Mountain Dog.
Tolerates Being Alone: Bernese Mountain Dog versus Akita Chow
Bernese Mountain Dogs do not like to be left alone.
Akita Chows do not like to be left alone.
Do Bernese Mountain Dogs shed more than Akita Chows?
Bernese Mountain Dogs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Akita Chows shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Bernese Mountain Dog or the Akita Chow?
Bernese Mountain Dogs are moderately easy to groom.
Akita Chows require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Bernese Mountain Dog or the Akita Chow?
Bernese Mountain Dogs get along fairly well with other dogs.
Akita Chows do not get along well with other dogs.
Are Bernese Mountain Dogs good family dogs? What about Akita Chows?
Bernese Mountain Dogs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Akita Chows are not affectionate with family. They are not good family dogs.
Is the Bernese Mountain Dog Easier to Train than the Akita Chow?
Bernese Mountain Dogs are very easy to train.
Akita Chows are not easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Bernese Mountain Dog or the Akita Chow
Bernese Mountain Dogs have a very high tendency to drool.
Akita Chows drool moderately.
How Kid-friendly are Bernese Mountain Dogs and Akita Chows?
Bernese Mountain Dogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Akita Chows do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Does the Bernese Mountain Dog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Akita Chow?
Bernese Mountain Dogs have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Akita Chows have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Do Bernese Mountain Dogs Bark and Howl? What about Akita Chows?
Bernese Mountain Dogs are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Akita Chows are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Bernese Mountain Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Akita Chows Tolerate Cold Weather?
Bernese Mountain Dogs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Akita Chows can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Bernese Mountain Dog vs. Akita Chow
Bernese Mountain Dogs have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Akita Chows have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Bernese Mountain Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Akita Chows Tolerate Hot Weather?
Bernese Mountain Dogs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Akita Chows cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Is the Bernese Mountain Dog Better for Apartment Owners than the Akita Chow?
Bernese Mountain Dogs do not adapt well to apartment living.
Akita Chows do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Bernese Mountain Dog or the Akita Chow?
Bernese Mountain Dogs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Akita Chows are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Bernese Mountain Dog Versus Other Dog Breeds
You may also be interested in how the Bernese Mountain Dog compares to other breeds aside from the Akita Chow. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Bernese Mountain Dog to other breeds:
Bernese Mountain Dog versus Newfoundland Bernese Mountain Dog versus Irish Wolfhound Bernese Mountain Dog versus Leonberger Bernese Mountain Dog versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Bernese Mountain Dog versus Golden Retriever Bernese Mountain Dog versus Dalmatian Bernese Mountain Dog versus Labrador Retriever Bernese Mountain Dog versus Vizsla Bernese Mountain Dog versus Saint Bernard Bernese Mountain Dog versus Rhodesian Ridgeback Bernese Mountain Dog versus Alaskan Malamute Bernese Mountain Dog versus Rottweiler Bernese Mountain Dog versus Cane Corso Bernese Mountain Dog versus Mastiff Bernese Mountain Dog versus Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog versus Great Pyrenees Bernese Mountain Dog versus Tibetan Mastiff Bernese Mountain Dog versus Bullmastiff
Conclusion: Bernese Mountain Dog versus Akita Chow. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Akita Chow better suits you and your family.