Briard vs Borzoi Comparison – Which dog is better Berger Briard or Barzoi?

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Name	Briard	Borzoi
Origins	France	Russia Belarus
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	127	102
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Berger Briard Berger De Brie	Barzoi Psovoi Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya Russian Wolfhound
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Briard vs Borzoi breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Briard vs Borzoi Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Briard or Borzoi? Is the Briard bigger than the Borzoi breed? Is a Briard smaller than a Borzoi?	Large	Large Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Briard or Borzoi? Briard vs Borzoi weight comparison:	75 pounds (35 kg)	Male: 75-105 pounds (34-48 kg), Female: 60-90 pounds (27-41kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	75 pounds (35 kg)	Male: 90 pounds (41 kg), Female: 75 pounds (34 kg)
Height Which is taller, Briard or Borzoi? Is a Briard taller than a Borzoi?	Male: 24-27 inches (62-68 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-64 cm)	Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (60 cm)	Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)

Briard vs Borzoi Price and Availability Comparison

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

Briard vs Borzoi Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Briard or Borzoi smarter? Which is best? Briard vs Borzoi intelligence:	Smart: The Briard dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low: The Borzoi is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Briard vs Borzoi trainability comparison. What's the difference between Briard vs Borzoi?	Briard dogs are easy to train. See more.	Borzoi 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 Borzoi?	Briard dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Borzoi dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Briard or Borzoi? 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.	Borzoi dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Briard vs Borzoi Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Briard or Borzoi? Briard vs Borzoi behavior/temperament comparison:	Protective Intelligent Obedient Loyal Fearless Faithful	Independent Intelligent Gentle Quiet Athletic Respectful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Briard vs Borzoi?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Borzoi 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 Borzoi?	High: Briard dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Borzoi dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Briard vs Borzoi social needs comparison:	Briard dogs are a social breed. See more.	Borzoi dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Briard vs Borzoi?	Briard dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Borzoi is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Briard vs Borzoi? 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.	Borzoi dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Briard vs Borzoi Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Briard vs Borzoi playfulness comparison:	Average: Briards, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Borzois, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Briard vs Borzoi?	Average: The Briard barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Borzoi barks none to minimal. 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 Borzoi?	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 Borzoi indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Briard vs Borzoi 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: Borzoi dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Briard or Borzoi?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Briard vs Borzoi Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Briard vs Borzoi Health and Lifespan Comparison

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

Briard vs Borzoi Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Briard vs Borzoi Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Briard or Borzoi? Does the Briard breed eat more than the Borzoi breed?	4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 7 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 Borzoi weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Briard has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Borzoi has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Briard vs Borzoi Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Briard vs Borzoi coat comparison:	Fine	Feathered
Colors What are the original Briard and Borzoi color? Briard vs Borzoi color comparison:	Black Gray Tawny	Black Red Cream White Sable Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Briard or Borzoi? Briard vs Borzoi grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Advanced: The Borzoi requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Briard or Borzoi? Do Briard dogs shed more than Borzoi dogs?	Briard dogs shed moderately. See more.	Borzoi dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Briard or Borzoi?	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 Borzoi 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 Borzoi?	Medium ⏺ The Briard has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Borzoi 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 Borzoi?	The Briard is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Borzoi is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Briard vs Borzoi Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Briard dogs are generally with other pets.	Borzoi dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Briard or Borzoi? Which dog is more friendly?	Briard dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Borzoi 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 Borzoi?	Briard dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Borzoi dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Briard or Borzoi?	Briard dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Borzoi dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Briard or Borzoi? Can a Briard and a Borzoi be friends? Do Briard dogs get along with Borzoi dogs?	Briard dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Borzoi dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Briard vs Borzoi?	Yes Briard dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Borzoi 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 Borzoi 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.	Borzois are not the best breed for elderly people.

Briard vs Borzoi 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 Borzoi? 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 Borzoi?	Not really Briard breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Borzoi 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 Borzoi 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 Borzoi have? Briard vs Borzoi litter size comparison:	8-10 puppies	1-11 puppies
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Briard vs Borzoi 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 1891 as a Hound 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 Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	No data available

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