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Name	Briard	Australian Shepherd	Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Origins	France	United States	Poland
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	127	17	176
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Berger Briard Berger De Brie	Little Blue Dog Aussie	Nizinny Valee Sheepdog Polski Owczarek Nizinny
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Briard or Australian Shepherd or Polish Lowland Sheepdog? Which is the smallest dog, Briard or Australian Shepherd or Polish Lowland Sheepdog?	Large	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Briard or Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd? Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog weight comparison:	75 pounds (35 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	30-50 pounds (14-23 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	75 pounds (35 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	40 pounds (18.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Briard or Australian Shepherd or Polish Lowland Sheepdog? Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog height comparison:	Male: 24-27 inches (62-68 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-64 cm)	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)	16-20 inches (41-51 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (60 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)	18 inches (46 cm)

Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Briard or Australian Shepherd or Polish Lowland Sheepdog? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1200	$600-$800	$1500-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Briard or Australian Shepherd or Polish Lowland Sheepdog?	Frequent: The Briard is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is easier than average to get.

Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog intelligence:	Smart: The Briard dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog trainability comparison.	Briard dogs are easy to train. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Briard or Australian Shepherd or Polish Lowland Sheepdog?	Briard dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Briard or Australian Shepherd or Polish Lowland Sheepdog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Briard dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Briard or Australian Shepherd or Polish Lowland Sheepdog? Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog behavior/temperament comparison:	Protective Intelligent Obedient Loyal Fearless Faithful	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured	Agile Lively Outright Tempered Selfish Confidence Perceptive
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog?	High: Briard dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog social needs comparison:	Briard dogs are a social breed. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Briard dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Briard dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog playfulness comparison:	Average: Briards, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog?	Average: The Briard barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Polish Lowland Sheepdog barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Briard or Australian Shepherd or Polish Lowland Sheepdog?	It is not recommended to keep the Briard breed in the home.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Australian Shepherd indoors.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Polish Lowland Sheepdog indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Briard dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Briard or Australian Shepherd or Polish Lowland Sheepdog?	Briard dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Australian Shepherd dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Briard or Australian Shepherd or Polish Lowland Sheepdog?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Briard bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Polish Lowland Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Briard has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Polish Lowland Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog mouthiness comparison:	Briard dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog?	The Briard is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Polish Lowland Sheepdogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Deafness Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Distichiasis Collie Eye Anomaly Detached Retina Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Briard should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Polish Lowland Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog lifespan comparison. How long do Briard, Australian Shepherd and Polish Lowland Sheepdog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Briard: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Polish Lowland Sheepdog: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Briard can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Polish Lowland Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Briard or Australian Shepherd or Polish Lowland Sheepdog? Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog energy level comparison:	Briard dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Briard or Australian Shepherd or Polish Lowland Sheepdog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Briard dogs need a lot of exercises.	Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Briard or Australian Shepherd or Polish Lowland Sheepdog?	Briard dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Briard or Australian Shepherd or Polish Lowland Sheepdog?	4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Briard has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Polish Lowland Sheepdog has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog coat comparison:	Fine	Feathered	Fluffy Shaggy
Colors What are the original Briard, Australian Shepherd and Polish Lowland Sheepdog color?	Black Gray Tawny	Black Red Blue Merle	Black Gray White Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Briard or Australian Shepherd or Polish Lowland Sheepdog? Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Polish Lowland Sheepdog requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Briard or Australian Shepherd or Polish Lowland Sheepdog? Briard or Australian Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	Briard dogs shed moderately. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Briard or Australian Shepherd or Polish Lowland Sheepdog?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog?	Medium ⏺ The Briard has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Polish Lowland Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Briard is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Briard dogs are generally with other pets.	Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Briard or Australian Shepherd or Polish Lowland Sheepdog? Which dog is more friendly?	Briard dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Briard or Australian Shepherd or Polish Lowland Sheepdog?	Briard dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Briard or Australian Shepherd or Polish Lowland Sheepdog?	Briard dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Briard or Australian Shepherd or Polish Lowland Sheepdog?	Briard dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog?	Yes Briard dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Briard is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Polish Lowland Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Briards are usually recommended for elderly people.	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Briard or Australian Shepherd or Polish Lowland Sheepdog? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog?	Not really Briard breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Polish Lowland Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Briard and Australian Shepherd and Polish Lowland Sheepdog have?	8-10 puppies	6-9 puppies, average 7	2-6 puppies
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Briard vs Australian Shepherd vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1928 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2001 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America	No data available

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