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Crate Size for a Bernese Mountain Dog

An adult Bernese Mountain Dog usually needs a 48" (XXL) crate โ€” measure to confirm.

Reviewed by the 247Sizing teamLast updated: 12 August 2026
An adult Bernese Mountain Dog typically weighs 36โ€“50 kg and suits a 48 inch (XXL) crate. Measure your dog's body length from nose to the base of the tail and add about 10 cm โ€” and use a divider while a puppy is still growing.
Bernese Mountain Dog: 48" crate
Size XXL ยท typical weight 36โ€“50 kg

Dog crate sizes:

CrateSizeWeightDog length
18"XSup to 4 kgup to 36 cm
24"S4โ€“11 kgup to 51 cm
30"M11โ€“18 kgup to 66 cm
36"L18โ€“29 kgup to 81 cm
42"XL29โ€“40 kgup to 97 cm
48"XXL40+ kgup to 112 cm
โš ๏ธ Breed is a starting point โ€” measure your dog. The crate should let it stand, turn and lie down, no bigger.

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What size crate does a Bernese Mountain Dog need?

An adult Bernese Mountain Dog (typically 36โ€“50 kg) usually needs a 48 inch (XXL) crate. Measure nose to tail base and add about 10 cm to confirm.

Can a crate be too big?

Yes โ€” an oversized crate makes house-training harder, as a dog may toilet in one end. Use a divider for a growing puppy.

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