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Name	Briard	Old English Sheepdog	Basset Hound
Origins	France	England	France
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Berger Briard Berger De Brie	Bobtail	Hush Puppy Basset
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Briard or Old English Sheepdog or Basset Hound? Which is the smallest dog, Briard or Old English Sheepdog or Basset Hound?	Large	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Briard or Old English Sheepdog or Old English Sheepdog? Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound weight comparison:	75 pounds (35 kg)	Male: from 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: from 60 pounds (27 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	75 pounds (35 kg)	Male: from 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: from 60 pounds (27 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Briard or Old English Sheepdog or Basset Hound? Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound height comparison:	Male: 24-27 inches (62-68 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-64 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51 cm)	Male: 12-15 inches (30-38 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 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: 21 inches (51 cm)	Male: 13.5 inches (34 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)

Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Briard or Old English Sheepdog or Basset Hound? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1200	$1200-$1500	$300-$500
Availability Which is easier to get, Briard or Old English Sheepdog or Basset Hound?	Frequent: The Briard is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Old English Sheepdog is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Basset Hound is quite easy to get.

Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound intelligence:	Smart: The Briard dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Old English Sheepdog dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low: The Basset Hound is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound trainability comparison.	Briard dogs are easy to train. See more.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are easy to train. See more.	Basset Hound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Briard or Old English Sheepdog or Basset Hound?	Briard dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Basset Hound 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 Old English Sheepdog or Basset Hound? 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.	Old English Sheepdog dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Basset Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Briard or Old English Sheepdog or Basset Hound? Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound behavior/temperament comparison:	Protective Intelligent Obedient Loyal Fearless Faithful	Playful Funny Loving Protective Intelligent Sociable Adaptable Bubbly	Friendly Affectionate Devoted Gentle Tempered Sweet Tenacious
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: Old English Sheepdog 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 Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound?	High: Briard dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Old English Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Basset Hound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound social needs comparison:	Briard dogs are a social breed. See more.	Old English Sheepdog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Basset Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. 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.	Old English Sheepdog dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Basset Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. 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.	Old English Sheepdog dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Basset Hound 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 Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound playfulness comparison:	Average: Briards, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Old English Sheepdog is a playful breed. See more.	Basset Hounds are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound?	Average: The Briard barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Old English Sheepdog barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Basset Hound 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 Old English Sheepdog or Basset Hound?	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 Old English Sheepdog indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Basset Hound breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound 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.	Old English Sheepdog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Basset Hound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Briard or Old English Sheepdog or Basset Hound?	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.	Old English Sheepdog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound?	The Briard is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Old English Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Basset Hound 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 Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Deafness Entropion Diabetes Heat Intolerance	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Entropion Ear Infections Intervertebral Disk Disease Cherry Eye Ectropion Obesity Glaucoma Panosteitis Thrombopathia
Veterinarian Visits 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 Old English Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Basset Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound lifespan comparison. How long do Briard, Old English Sheepdog and Basset Hound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Briard: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Old English Sheepdog: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Basset Hound: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound?	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 Old English Sheepdog 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.

Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Briard or Old English Sheepdog or Basset Hound? Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound energy level comparison:	Briard dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Old English Sheepdog dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Basset Hound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Briard or Old English Sheepdog or Basset Hound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Briard dogs need a lot of exercises.	Old English Sheepdog dogs have an average exercise need.	Basset Hound dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Briard or Old English Sheepdog or Basset Hound?	Briard dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Basset Hound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Briard or Old English Sheepdog or Basset Hound?	4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	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 Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound 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 Old English Sheepdog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Basset Hound breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound coat comparison:	Fine	Waterproof Shaggy Double	Dense
Colors What are the original Briard, Old English Sheepdog and Basset Hound color?	Black Gray Tawny	Gray Blue White Grizzle Merle	Black Gray Tan Red White Brown Tricolor
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Briard or Old English Sheepdog or Basset Hound? Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Basset Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Briard or Old English Sheepdog or Basset Hound? Briard or Old English Sheepdog or {name3 shedding:	Briard dogs shed moderately. See more.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Basset Hound 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 Old English Sheepdog or Basset Hound?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	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 vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound?	Medium ⏺ The Briard has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Old English Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Basset Hound has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Briard is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Old English Sheepdog is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Basset Hound 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.

Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Briard dogs are generally with other pets.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Basset Hound dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Briard or Old English Sheepdog or Basset Hound? Which dog is more friendly?	Briard dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Basset Hound dogs are very 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 Old English Sheepdog or Basset Hound?	Briard dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Basset Hound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Briard or Old English Sheepdog or Basset Hound?	Briard dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Basset Hound dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Briard or Old English Sheepdog or Basset Hound?	Briard dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Basset Hound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound?	Yes Briard dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Old English Sheepdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Basset Hound 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 Old English Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Basset Hound 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.	Old English Sheepdogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Basset Hounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound 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.	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 Old English Sheepdog or Basset Hound? 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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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.	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.	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 Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound?	Not really Briard breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Old English Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Basset Hound 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.	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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	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.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Briard and Old English Sheepdog and Basset Hound have?	8-10 puppies	5-8 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Briard vs Old English Sheepdog vs Basset Hound 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 1888 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds 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 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	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

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