Briard vs Berner Dane Comparison – Which dog is better Berger Briard or Berner Dane?

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Name	Briard	Berner Dane
Origins	France	Switzerland Germany
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Designer Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Briard and Berner Dane. What other names are these breeds known by?	Berger Briard Berger De Brie	No data available
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Briard and a Berner Dane. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Cross Breed

Briard vs Berner Dane Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Briard or a Berner Dane? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Large Giant
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Briard and a Berner Dane. Which breed is heavier?	75 pounds (35 kg)	Male: 85-110 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 80-105 pounds (36–48 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	75 pounds (35 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (36–48 kg)
Height Which is taller, Briard or Berner Dane? Is a Briard taller than a Berner Dane?	Male: 24-27 inches (62-68 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-64 cm)	Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (60 cm)	Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm)

Briard vs Berner Dane Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Briard and a Berner Dane. Which breed costs more?	$1000-$1200	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Briard or Berner Dane?	Frequent: The Briard is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Berner Dane is quite easy to get.

Briard vs Berner Dane Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Briard or a Berner Dane? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Smart: The Briard dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Berner Dane is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Briard or a Berner Dane? Compare training requirements.	Briard dogs are easy to train. See more.	Berner Dane dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Briard or a Berner Dane? Compare alertness levels.	Briard dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Berner Dane dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Briard or a Berner Dane? Compare territorial behaviors.	Briard dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Berner Dane dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Briard vs Berner Dane Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Briard and a Berner Dane. How do their temperaments differ?	Protective Intelligent Obedient Loyal Fearless Faithful	Loving Intelligent Confident Friendly Affectionate Loyal Devoted Gentle Faithful Reserved
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Briard vs Berner Dane?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Berner Dane dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Briard vs Berner Dane?	High: Briard dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Berner Dane dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Briard vs Berner Dane social needs comparison:	Briard dogs are a social breed. See more.	Berner Dane 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 Berner Dane?	Briard dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Berner Dane dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Briard vs Berner Dane? 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.	Berner Dane dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Briard vs Berner Dane Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Briard or a Berner Dane? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average: The Briard barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Berner Dane barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Briard or a Berner Dane? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Briards, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Berner Danes, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Briard or a Berner Dane? Compare living space needs.	It is not recommended to keep the Briard breed in the home.	Apartment-friendly dog the Berner Dane breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Briard vs Berner Dane Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Briard or a Berner Dane? Compare adaptability levels.	Briard dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Berner Dane dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Briard or Berner Dane?	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.	Berner Dane 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 Berner Dane Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Briard or a Berner Dane? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Briard has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Berner Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Briard or a Berner Dane? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Briard dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Berner Dane dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Briard or a Berner Dane? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Briard bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Berner Dane bite force: Ordinary. Above 400 PSI 🔼 Berner Dane bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Briard vs Berner Dane Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Briard or a Berner Dane? Compare average lifespans.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Briard: 11 years	7-11 years The average lifespan of Berner Dane: 9 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Briard or a Berner Dane? Compare climate tolerances.	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 warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Briard and a Berner Dane. Which breed is healthier?	The Briard is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Briard vs Berner Dane?	Average The Briard should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Berner Dane should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Briard vs Berner Dane? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Briard vs Berner Dane health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Patent Ductus Arteriosis Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Panosteitis Portosystemic Liver Shunt Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Dilated Cardiomyopathy Persistent Right Aortic Arch Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia

Briard vs Berner Dane Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Briard vs Berner Dane Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Briard or a Berner Dane? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Briard has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Berner Dane has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Briard or a Berner Dane? Compare daily food needs.	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

Briard vs Berner Dane Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Briard or a Berner Dane? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Briard and Berner Dane? Compare breed colors.	Black Gray Tawny	Black Blue White Fawn Brindle Merle
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Briard or a Berner Dane? Compare maintenance needs.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Berner Dane doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Briard or a Berner Dane? Compare drooling amounts.	The Briard is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Berner Dane drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Briard or a Berner Dane? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Briard has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Berner Dane has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Briard and a Berner Dane? Compare fur types.	Fine	Dense
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Briard or a Berner Dane? Compare bathing frequencies.	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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Briard or Berner Dane? Do Briard dogs shed more than Berner Dane dogs?	Briard dogs shed moderately. See more.	Berner Dane dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Briard vs Berner Dane Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Briard or a Berner Dane? Compare kid-friendliness.	Briard dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Berner Dane dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Briard dogs are generally with other pets.	Berner Dane dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Briard or Berner Dane? Which dog is more friendly?	Briard dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Berner Dane dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Briard or Berner Dane?	Briard dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Berner Dane dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Briard or Berner Dane? Can a Briard and a Berner Dane be friends? Do Briard dogs get along with Berner Dane dogs?	Briard dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Berner Dane dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Briard vs Berner Dane?	Yes Briard dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Berner Dane 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 Berner Dane 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.	Berner Danes are usually recommended for elderly people.

Briard vs Berner Dane As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Briard or a Berner Dane? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Briard or a Berner Dane? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Briard or a Berner Dane? Compare scenting abilities.	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 & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Briard or a Berner Dane? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Briard or a Berner Dane? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Briard breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Berner Dane breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Briard or a Berner Dane? Compare draft work capabilities.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Briard and Berner Dane. Which has stronger military background?	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 Berner Dane Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Briard and Berner Dane. Which has larger litters?	8-10 puppies	1-14 puppies, average 8
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Briard and Berner Dane breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Briard and Berner Dane. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Briard vs Berner Dane Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Briard and Berner Dane. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1928 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Briard and Berner Dane. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Briard and Berner Dane. Which is more widely recognized?	No data available	No data available

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