Briard vs Otterhound Comparison – Which dog is better Berger Briard or Otter Dog?

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Name	Briard	Otterhound
Origins	France	England
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Briard and Otterhound. What other names are these breeds known by?	Berger Briard Berger De Brie	Otter Dog
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Briard and an Otterhound. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Briard vs Otterhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Briard or an Otterhound? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Briard and an Otterhound. Which breed is heavier?	75 pounds (35 kg)	66-115 pounds (30-52 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	75 pounds (35 kg)	90.5 pounds (41 kg)
Height Which is taller, Briard or Otterhound? Is a Briard taller than an Otterhound?	Male: 24-27 inches (62-68 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-64 cm)	24-26 inches (60-65 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (60 cm)	25 inches (62.5 cm)

Briard vs Otterhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Briard and an Otterhound. Which breed costs more?	$1000-$1200	$500-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Briard or Otterhound?	Frequent: The Briard is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Otterhound is easier than average to get.

Briard vs Otterhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Briard or an Otterhound? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Smart: The Briard dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Briard or an Otterhound? Compare training requirements.	Briard dogs are easy to train. See more.	Otterhound 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 an Otterhound? Compare alertness levels.	Briard dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Otterhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Briard or an Otterhound? Compare territorial behaviors.	Briard dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Otterhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Briard vs Otterhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Briard and an Otterhound. How do their temperaments differ?	Protective Intelligent Obedient Loyal Fearless Faithful	Outright Tempered Boisterous Amiable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Briard vs Otterhound?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Otterhound dogs are less 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 Otterhound?	High: Briard dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Otterhound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Briard vs Otterhound social needs comparison:	Briard dogs are a social breed. See more.	Otterhound 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 Otterhound?	Briard dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Otterhound 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? What's the difference between Briard vs Otterhound? 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.	Otterhound 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 Otterhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Briard or an Otterhound? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average: The Briard barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Otterhound 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 an Otterhound? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Briards, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Otterhound is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Briard or an Otterhound? Compare living space needs.	It is not recommended to keep the Briard breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Otterhound breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Briard vs Otterhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

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

Briard vs Otterhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Briard or an Otterhound? Compare average lifespans.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Briard: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Otterhound: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Briard or an Otterhound? 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 cold weather conditions The Otterhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Briard and an Otterhound. Which breed is healthier?	The Briard is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Otterhounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Briard vs Otterhound?	Average The Briard should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Otterhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Briard vs Otterhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Briard vs Otterhound health problems comparison:	No data available	Joint Problems Bloat Epilepsy Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia

Briard vs Otterhound Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Briard vs Otterhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Briard or an Otterhound? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Briard has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Otterhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Briard or an Otterhound? Compare daily food needs.	4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Briard vs Otterhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Briard or an Otterhound? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Briard and Otterhound? Compare breed colors.	Black Gray Tawny	Black Tan Blue Cream Wheaten
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Briard or an Otterhound? Compare maintenance needs.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Advanced: The Otterhound requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Briard or an Otterhound? Compare drooling amounts.	The Briard is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Otterhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Briard or an Otterhound? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Briard has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Otterhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Briard and an Otterhound? Compare fur types.	Fine	Rough Waterproof
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Briard or an Otterhound? 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.	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 Otterhound? Do Briard dogs shed more than Otterhound dogs?	Briard dogs shed moderately. See more.	Otterhound dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Briard vs Otterhound Good With Comparison

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

Briard vs Otterhound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Briard or an Otterhound? Compare service capabilities.	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.
Most Popular Service Dog Breeds
Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Briard or an Otterhound? Compare therapy capabilities.	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
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Briard or an Otterhound? 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 an Otterhound? 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 an Otterhound? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Briard breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Otterhound breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Briard or an Otterhound? Compare draft work capabilities.	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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Briard and Otterhound. 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 Otterhound Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Briard and Otterhound. Which has larger litters?	8-10 puppies	4-7 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Briard and Otterhound breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Briard and Otterhound. 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 Otterhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Briard and Otterhound. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1928 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1909 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Briard and Otterhound. Which groups are they in?	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.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Briard and Otterhound. Which is more widely recognized?	No data available	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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