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Name	Briard	Puli	Welsh Terrier
Origins	France	Hungary	Wales
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	127	142	109
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier breeds.	Berger Briard Berger De Brie	Hungarian Water Dog Puli Dog Puli Kutya Pulik Hungarian Puli	Welshie
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Briard vs Puli vs Welsh Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Medium	Small
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier? Compare adult weight ranges.	75 pounds (35 kg)	Male: 25-35 pounds (11-16 kg), Female: 20-30 pounds (9-14 kg)	Male: 18-23 pounds (8-10 kg), Female: 18-23 pounds (8-10 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	75 pounds (35 kg)	Male: 30 pounds (13.5 kg), Female: 25 pounds (11.5 kg)	Male: 20.5 pounds (9 kg), Female: 20.5 pounds (9 kg)
Height Which is taller, Briard or Puli or Welsh Terrier? Briard vs Puli vs Welsh Terrier height comparison:	Male: 24-27 inches (62-68 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-64 cm)	Male: 16-17½ inches (41-46 cm), Female: 14½-16 inches (36-41 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (60 cm)	Male: 16-17.5 inches (43.5 cm), Female: 14.5-16 inches (38.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Briard vs Puli vs Welsh Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. Find price differences between these breeds.	$1000-$1200	$1000-$1200	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Briard or Puli or Welsh Terrier?	Frequent: The Briard is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Puli is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Welsh Terrier is easier than average to get.

Briard vs Puli vs Welsh Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. Which breed ranks highest?	Smart: The Briard dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Puli 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.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. Which is easiest to train?	Briard dogs are easy to train. See more.	Puli dogs are easy to train. See more.	Welsh Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. Which breed is most alert?	Briard dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Puli dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Welsh Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. Which breed is most protective?	Briard dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Puli dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Welsh Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Briard vs Puli vs Welsh Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier? Compare temperaments.	Protective Intelligent Obedient Loyal Fearless Faithful	Agile Energetic Intelligent Obedient Loyal Faithful Smart Home-Loving	Loving Independent Alert Intelligent Friendly Spirited
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Welsh Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Briard vs Puli vs Welsh Terrier?	High: Briard dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Puli dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Welsh Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Briard vs Puli vs Welsh Terrier social needs comparison:	Briard dogs are a social breed. See more.	Puli dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Welsh Terrier 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.	Puli 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 Welsh Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. 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.	Puli dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Welsh Terrier 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 Puli vs Welsh Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The Briard barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Puli is a vocal breed. See more.	A lot: Welsh Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. Which breed is most playful?	Average: Briards, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Puli is a playful breed. See more.	The Welsh Terrier is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. Which adapts best to small spaces?	It is not recommended to keep the Briard breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Puli breed.	Apartment-friendly dog the Welsh Terrier breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Briard vs Puli vs Welsh Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. Which breed is most flexible?	Briard dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Puli dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Welsh Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Briard or Puli or Welsh Terrier?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Briard vs Puli vs Welsh Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Briard has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Puli has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Welsh Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. Which uses mouth most during play?	Briard dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Puli dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Welsh Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Briard bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Puli bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Welsh Terrier bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Briard vs Puli vs Welsh Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. Which breed lives longest?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Briard: 11 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Puli: 14 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Welsh Terrier: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. 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, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. 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 Puli is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Welsh Terriers 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?	Average The Briard should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Puli should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Welsh Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Briard vs Puli vs Welsh Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Briard vs Puli vs Welsh Terrier health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available	Skin Irritation

Briard vs Puli vs Welsh Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Briard vs Puli vs Welsh Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Briard has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Puli has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Welsh Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. Which needs most food?	4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Briard vs Puli vs Welsh Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. What colors are available?	Black Gray Tawny	Black Cream White Silver Brown	Black Tan Grizzle
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. Which requires most maintenance?	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.	Advanced: The Welsh Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. Which drools least?	The Briard is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Puli is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Welsh Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Briard has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Puli has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Welsh Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Fine	Dense Curly Wavy Thick Double Woolly Ribbon Tangled Heavy Corded	Wiry Soft Waterproof
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. 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 Puli or Welsh Terrier? Briard or Puli or {name3 shedding:	Briard dogs shed moderately. See more.	Puli dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Welsh Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
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Briard vs Puli vs Welsh Terrier Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. Which is best with kids?	Briard dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Puli dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Welsh Terrier 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.	Puli dogs are generally with other pets.	Welsh Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Briard or Puli or Welsh Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Briard dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Puli dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Welsh Terrier 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 Puli or Welsh Terrier?	Briard dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Puli dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Welsh Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Briard or Puli or Welsh Terrier?	Briard dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Puli dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Welsh Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Briard vs Puli vs Welsh Terrier?	Yes Briard dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Puli dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Welsh Terrier 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 Puli is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Welsh Terrier 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.	Pulis are usually recommended for elderly people.	Welsh Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Briard vs Puli vs Welsh Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. Which excels in therapy work?	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.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. Which has best nose work ability?	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.	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, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. Which is best for SAR work?	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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Briard breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Puli breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Welsh Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. 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.	Not really 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, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Briard vs Puli vs Welsh Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. Which has most puppies?	8-10 puppies	4-6 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. 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, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. 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 Puli vs Welsh Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1928 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. 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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Briard, Puli, and Welsh Terrier. 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	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. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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