Briard vs Border Collie Comparison – Which dog is better Berger Briard or Sheepdog?

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Name	Briard	Border Collie
Origins	France	England Scotland Wales
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	127	38
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Berger Briard Berger De Brie	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Briard vs Border Collie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Briard vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Briard or Border Collie? Is the Briard bigger than the Border Collie breed? Is a Briard smaller than a Border Collie?	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Briard or Border Collie? Briard vs Border Collie weight comparison:	75 pounds (35 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	75 pounds (35 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Briard or Border Collie? Is a Briard taller than a Border Collie?	Male: 24-27 inches (62-68 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-64 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (60 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Briard vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Briard or Border Collie? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Briard and Border Collie?	$1000-$1200	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Briard or Border Collie?	Frequent: The Briard is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Briard vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Briard or Border Collie smarter? Which is best? Briard vs Border Collie intelligence:	Smart: The Briard dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Briard vs Border Collie trainability comparison. What's the difference between Briard vs Border Collie?	Briard dogs are easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Briard or Border Collie?	Briard dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Briard or Border Collie? 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.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Briard vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Briard or Border Collie? Briard vs Border Collie behavior/temperament comparison:	Protective Intelligent Obedient Loyal Fearless Faithful	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Briard vs Border Collie?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie 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 Border Collie?	High: Briard dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Briard vs Border Collie social needs comparison:	Briard dogs are a social breed. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Briard vs Border Collie?	Briard dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Briard vs Border Collie? 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.	Border Collie 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 Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

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

Briard vs Border Collie 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.	Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Briard or Border Collie?	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.	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Briard vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Briard or Border Collie?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Briard bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie 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 Border Collie?	Low 🔽 The Briard has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Briard vs Border Collie mouthiness comparison:	Briard dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Briard vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Briard vs Border Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Briard vs Border Collie?	The Briard is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Briard vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Briard vs Border Collie health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Briard vs Border Collie?	Average The Briard should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Briard vs Border Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Briard and Border Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Briard and Border Collie?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Briard: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Briard vs Border Collie?	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 Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Briard vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Briard vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Briard or Border Collie? Does the Briard breed eat more than the Border Collie breed?	4 to 7 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 Border Collie weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Briard has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Briard vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Briard vs Border Collie coat comparison:	Fine	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long
Colors What are the original Briard and Border Collie color? Briard vs Border Collie color comparison:	Black Gray Tawny	Black Tan Red Sable Brindle Lilac Gold Seal White & Red Slate Sable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red Merle White Ticked White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Briard or Border Collie? Briard vs Border Collie grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Briard or Border Collie? Do Briard dogs shed more than Border Collie dogs?	Briard dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border Collie 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 Border Collie?	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.
Hypoallergenic Briard vs Border Collie 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 Border Collie?	Medium ⏺ The Briard has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie 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 Border Collie?	The Briard is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Briard vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Briard dogs are generally with other pets.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Briard or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly?	Briard dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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 Border Collie?	Briard dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Briard or Border Collie?	Briard dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Briard or Border Collie? Can a Briard and a Border Collie be friends? Do Briard dogs get along with Border Collie dogs?	Briard dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Briard vs Border Collie?	Yes Briard dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Border Collie 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 Border Collie 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.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Briard vs Border Collie 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Briard or Border Collie? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Briard vs Border Collie?	Not really Briard breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Collie 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 Border Collie 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 Border Collie have? Briard vs Border Collie litter size comparison:	8-10 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Briard vs Border Collie 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 1995 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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club The American Int. Border Collie Registry The American Border Collie Association

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