If you’ve ever wished you could combine the sunny, easygoing nature of a Golden Retriever with the calm, loyal heart of a Bernese Mountain Dog, the Golden Mountain Dog is exactly that dog. This thoughtful cross brings together two of the world’s most beloved family breeds into one large, gentle, strikingly handsome companion that is just as happy hiking a mountain trail as it is napping beside your kids on the couch.

Calm. Smart. Affectionate.

Meet the Golden Mountain Dog

Golden Retriever + Bernese Mountain Dog

What owners love most about them is their temperament. Golden Mountain Dogs are calm enough to trust, smart enough to train with ease, and affectionate enough to become a true member of the family. They bond closely with the people they love, get along beautifully with children and other pets, and have a way of turning heads wherever they go.

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Updates on Our Golden Mountain Dog Puppies!

A Look at the Breed’s History

The Golden Mountain Dog is a designer hybrid, so it doesn’t carry centuries of its own lineage. Most of its deliberate breeding happened between the 1970s and the early 2000s. The two breeds behind it, however, have wonderful stories of their own, and together they explain exactly why this dog turns out the way it does.

Burnese Mountain Dog is a relatively modern designer crossbreed, combining the Golden Retriever with the Bernese Mountain Dog. Breeders began developing the cross in North America in the early-to-mid 2000s, aiming to blend the Golden’s friendly, eager-to-please temperament with the Bernese’s striking tricolor coat and gentle, family-oriented nature. Today it’s prized as a large, affectionate family companion known for its plush coat, sturdy build, and good-natured disposition.

The Golden Retriever was developed in the Scottish Highlands in the 1860s as the ideal gundog, patient, intelligent, and gentle enough to retrieve waterfowl all day, which is where the Golden Shepherd gets its friendly, eager-to-please personality.

Height

Golden Mountain Dog

24–28 in.

Golden Retriever

23–24 in.

Burnese Mountain Dog

25–27.5 in.

Weight

Golden Mountain Dog

70–120+ lbs

Golden Retriever

60–75 lbs

Burnese Mountain Dog

80–115 lbs

Lifespan

Golden Mountain Dog

9–14 years

Golden Retriever

10–12 years

Burnese Mountain Dog

7–10 years

Coat

Golden Mountain Dog

Thick double; gold with black/white markings (varies)

Golden Retriever

Dense, Water-resistant golden

Burnese Mountain Dog

Thick Tricolor—black, rust, white

Temperament

Golden Mountain Dog

Friendly, affectionate, gentle; balanced energy

Golden Retriever

Outgoing, easy-to-please, energetic, highly social

Burnese Mountain Dog

Calm, loyal, gentle; reserved with strangers

Exercise

Golden Mountain Dog

Moderate–High

Golden Retriever

High

Burnese Mountain Dog

Moderate

Grooming

Golden Mountain Dog

High

Golden Retriever

Moderate–High

Burnese Mountain Dog

High

Trainability

Golden Mountain Dog

Good

Golden Retriever

Excellent

Burnese Mountain Dog

Good

Health

Golden Mountain Dog

Hip/elbow dysplasia, hybrid vigor helps

Golden Retriever

Hip dysplasia, cancer, eye issues

Burnese Mountain Dog

Hip/elbow issues, cancer, bloat, shorter lifespan

Best for

Golden Mountain Dog

Families wanting a large, cuddly companion with balanced energy

Golden Retriever

Active Families, therapy and working dogs

Burnese Mountain Dog

Families in cooler climates, calm giant lovers

Recent Litters

Ruby And Prince August 2026

We’re thrilled to announce an upcoming Golden Mountain Dog litter, expected within the next few weeks! This special pairing brings together Prince, our handsome Bernese Mountain Dog, and Ruby our stunning Golden Retriever — a match we’ve been looking forward to for some time! These puppies are expected to carry on their parents good looks as well as calm loving personalities!

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