Loving
Stubborn
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Confident
Friendly
Obedient
Dominant
Strong
Trainable
Fearless

Independent
Happy
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Tenacious
Quiet

Italian Bulldogges are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Border Collie Bernards are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Neapolitan Mastiff and Olde English Bulldogge

Saint Bernard, Border Collie

2000s

Unknown

Brown

Blue
Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Red
Brindle
Blue

White
Brown

Italian Bulldogges have short coats.

Border Collie Bernards have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

An Italian Bulldogge can have a litter of 6-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Border Collie Bernard can have a litter of 6-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Italian Bulldogges are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Border Collie Bernards are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Hip Dysplasia

Entropion
Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)

Ectropion
Cherry Eye
Skin Fold Dermatitis

None

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Complete Physical Examination

Physical Examination
Serum Chemistry
Complete Blood Count
Optical Examination
Angiocardiogram
Echocardiogram

Italian Bulldogge has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Border Collie Bernard has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Italian Bulldogges are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Border Collie Bernards have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Italian Bulldogges are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Border Collie Bernards are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Italian Bulldogge, it's at least 11 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Border Collie Bernard, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Italian Bulldogge has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Border Collie Bernard requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Italian Bulldogge should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Border Collie Bernard should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 120-150 pound (54 - 68 kg) Italian Bulldogge feed 4 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 45-120 pound (20 - 54 kg) Border Collie Bernard feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an Italian Bulldogge is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a Border Collie Bernard is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Italian Bulldogge is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Border Collie Bernard is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

The Italian Bulldogge is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Border Collie Bernards are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Italian Bulldogges are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Border Collie Bernards make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Italian Bulldogges are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Border Collie Bernards are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Italian Bulldogges are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Border Collie Bernards are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Italian Bulldogges are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Border Collie Bernards are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Italian Bulldogges are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Border Collie Bernards are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Italian Bulldogges may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.

Border Collie Bernards are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.