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Name	Briard	Labrador Retriever	Boxer
Origins	France	England Canada	Germany
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog	Working Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer breeds.	Berger Briard Berger De Brie	Lab Labrador	Deutscher Boxer German Boxer
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Briard vs Labrador Retriever vs Boxer Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Large	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer? Compare adult weight ranges.	75 pounds (35 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	75 pounds (35 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Briard or Labrador Retriever or Boxer? Briard vs Labrador Retriever vs Boxer height comparison:	Male: 24-27 inches (62-68 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-64 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (60 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)

Briard vs Labrador Retriever vs Boxer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Find price differences between these breeds.	$1000-$1200	$1000-$2000	$600-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Briard or Labrador Retriever or Boxer?	Frequent: The Briard is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Boxer is quite easy to get.

Briard vs Labrador Retriever vs Boxer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which breed ranks highest?	Smart: The Briard dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which is easiest to train?	Briard dogs are easy to train. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Boxer dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which breed is most alert?	Briard dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Boxer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which breed is most protective?	Briard dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Boxer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Briard vs Labrador Retriever vs Boxer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer? Compare temperaments.	Protective Intelligent Obedient Loyal Fearless Faithful	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful	Playful Energetic Intelligent Confident Friendly Loyal Fearless Brave Bright
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: Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever vs Boxer?	High: Briard dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	High: Boxer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Briard vs Labrador Retriever vs Boxer social needs comparison:	Briard dogs are a social breed. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Boxer dogs need a lot of social interaction. 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.	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Boxer 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.	Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Boxer 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 Labrador Retriever vs Boxer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The Briard barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which breed is most playful?	Average: Briards, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Boxer is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which adapts best to small spaces?	It is not recommended to keep the Briard breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.	Apartment-friendly dog the Boxer breed.
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Briard vs Labrador Retriever vs Boxer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which breed is most flexible?	Briard dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Boxer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Briard or Labrador Retriever or Boxer?	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.	Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Boxer dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Briard vs Labrador Retriever vs Boxer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Briard has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which uses mouth most during play?	Briard dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Boxer dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Briard bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Boxer bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Briard vs Labrador Retriever vs Boxer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which breed lives longest?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Briard: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Boxer: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which handles climate changes best?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which has fewer health issues?	The Briard is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency 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 Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Boxer should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Briard vs Labrador Retriever vs Boxer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Briard vs Labrador Retriever vs Boxer health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Bloat Deafness Demodectic Mange Aortic Stenosis Boxer Cardiomyopathy Corneal Dystrophy

Briard vs Labrador Retriever vs Boxer Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Briard vs Labrador Retriever vs Boxer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Briard has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Boxer's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which needs most food?	4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Briard vs Labrador Retriever vs Boxer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. What colors are available?	Black Gray Tawny	Black Yellow Chocolate	White Fawn Brindle
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which requires most maintenance?	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which drools least?	The Briard is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.	The Boxer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Briard has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Boxer has a high chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Fine	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Waterproof
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which requires most frequent baths?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Briard or Labrador Retriever or Boxer? Briard or Labrador Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Briard dogs shed moderately. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Boxer dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Briard vs Labrador Retriever vs Boxer Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which is best with kids?	Briard dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Boxer 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.	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Boxer dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Briard or Labrador Retriever or Boxer? Which dog is more friendly?	Briard dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Boxer 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 Labrador Retriever or Boxer?	Briard dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Boxer dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Briard or Labrador Retriever or Boxer?	Briard dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Boxer dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Briard vs Labrador Retriever vs Boxer?	Yes Briard dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Boxer 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 Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Boxer 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.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Boxers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Briard vs Labrador Retriever vs Boxer As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which has best nose work ability?	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.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which is best for SAR work?	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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Briard breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Boxer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which is best for draft work?	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.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which has most military use?	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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Briard vs Labrador Retriever vs Boxer Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which has most puppies?	8-10 puppies	5-10 puppies	2-10 puppies, average 6
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. What's recommended?	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.

Briard vs Labrador Retriever vs Boxer Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1928 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Briard, Labrador Retriever, and Boxer. Which has most recognition?	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club 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 Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club 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 Canadian Canine Registry

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