Briard vs Beauceron Comparison – Which dog is better Berger Briard or Bas-Rouge?

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Name	Briard	Beauceron
Origins	France	France
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	127	141
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Berger Briard Berger De Brie	Bas-Rouge Beauce Shepherd French Shorthaired Shepherd Berger De Beauce
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Briard vs Beauceron breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Briard vs Beauceron Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Briard or Beauceron? Is the Briard bigger than the Beauceron breed? Is a Briard smaller than a Beauceron?	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Briard or Beauceron? Briard vs Beauceron weight comparison:	75 pounds (35 kg)	110 pounds (50 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	75 pounds (35 kg)	110 pounds (50 kg)
Height Which is taller, Briard or Beauceron? Is a Briard taller than a Beauceron?	Male: 24-27 inches (62-68 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-64 cm)	24-27.5 inches (32-70 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (60 cm)	24-27.5 inches (51 cm)

Briard vs Beauceron Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Briard or Beauceron? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Briard and Beauceron?	$1000-$1200	$1200-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Briard or Beauceron?	Frequent: The Briard is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Beauceron is easier than average to get.

Briard vs Beauceron Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Briard or Beauceron smarter? Which is best? Briard vs Beauceron intelligence:	Smart: The Briard dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Beauceron dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Briard vs Beauceron trainability comparison. What's the difference between Briard vs Beauceron?	Briard dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Briard or Beauceron?	Briard dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Beauceron dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Briard or Beauceron? 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.	Beauceron dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Briard vs Beauceron Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Briard or Beauceron? Briard vs Beauceron behavior/temperament comparison:	Protective Intelligent Obedient Loyal Fearless Faithful	Loving Protective Courageous Loyal Obedient
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Briard vs Beauceron?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. 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 Beauceron?	High: Briard dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Beauceron dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Briard vs Beauceron social needs comparison:	Briard dogs are a social breed. See more.	Beauceron dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Briard vs Beauceron?	Briard dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Beauceron dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Briard vs Beauceron? 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.	Beauceron dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Briard vs Beauceron Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Briard vs Beauceron playfulness comparison:	Average: Briards, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Beauceron is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Briard vs Beauceron?	Average: The Briard barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Beauceron 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 Beauceron?	It is not recommended to keep the Briard breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Beauceron breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Briard vs Beauceron 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.	Average: Beauceron dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Briard or Beauceron?	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.	Beauceron 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 Beauceron Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Briard vs Beauceron Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Briard vs Beauceron health comparison. Which is the healthier: Briard vs Beauceron?	The Briard is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Beaucerons tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Briard vs Beauceron? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Briard vs Beauceron health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Briard vs Beauceron?	Average The Briard should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Beauceron should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Briard vs Beauceron lifespan comparison. How long do Briard and Beauceron breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Briard and Beauceron?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Briard: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Beauceron: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Briard vs Beauceron?	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 Beauceron can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Briard vs Beauceron Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Briard vs Beauceron Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Briard or Beauceron? Does the Briard breed eat more than the Beauceron breed?	4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Briard vs Beauceron 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 Beauceron's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Briard vs Beauceron Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Briard vs Beauceron coat comparison:	Fine	Dense
Colors What are the original Briard and Beauceron color? Briard vs Beauceron color comparison:	Black Gray Tawny	Black Gray Tan Rust
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Briard or Beauceron? Briard vs Beauceron grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Beauceron doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Briard or Beauceron? Do Briard dogs shed more than Beauceron dogs?	Briard dogs shed moderately. See more.	Beauceron dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Briard or Beauceron?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Briard vs Beauceron hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Briard or Beauceron?	Medium ⏺ The Briard has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Beauceron has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Briard vs Beauceron?	The Briard is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Beauceron is an average drooler. See more.

Briard vs Beauceron Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Briard dogs are generally with other pets.	Beauceron dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Briard or Beauceron? Which dog is more friendly?	Briard dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Beauceron 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 Beauceron?	Briard dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Beauceron dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Briard or Beauceron?	Briard dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Beauceron dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Briard or Beauceron? Can a Briard and a Beauceron be friends? Do Briard dogs get along with Beauceron dogs?	Briard dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Beauceron dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Briard vs Beauceron?	Yes Briard dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Beauceron dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Briard is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Beauceron 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.	Beaucerons are usually recommended for elderly people.

Briard vs Beauceron 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.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Briard or Beauceron? 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.
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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.
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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Briard vs Beauceron?	Not really Briard breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Beauceron 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.
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.

Briard vs Beauceron Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can Briard and Beauceron have? Briard vs Beauceron litter size comparison:	8-10 puppies	6-7 puppies
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Briard vs Beauceron 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 2007 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.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	No data available

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