Briard vs Skye Terrier Comparison – Which dog is better Berger Briard or Clydesdale Terrier?

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Name	Briard	Skye Terrier
Origins	France	Scotland
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Berger Briard Berger De Brie	Clydesdale Terrier Glasgow Terrier Paisley Terrier Silky Skye Terrier Fancy Skye Terrier Isle of Skye Terrier
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Briard vs Skye Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Briard vs Skye Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Briard or Skye Terrier? Is the Briard bigger than the Skye Terrier breed? Is a Briard smaller than a Skye Terrier?	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Briard or Skye Terrier? Briard vs Skye Terrier weight comparison:	75 pounds (35 kg)	Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Female: 25-30 pounds (11.5-14 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	75 pounds (35 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 27.5 pounds (11.9.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Briard or Skye Terrier? Is a Briard taller than a Skye Terrier?	Male: 24-27 inches (62-68 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-64 cm)	9.75-10.25 inches (25-26 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (60 cm)	9.75-10.25 inches (25.5 cm)

Briard vs Skye Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Briard or Skye Terrier? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Briard and Skye Terrier?	$1000-$1200	$500-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Briard or Skye Terrier?	Frequent: The Briard is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Skye Terrier is easier than average to get.

Briard vs Skye Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Briard or Skye Terrier smarter? Which is best? Briard vs Skye Terrier intelligence:	Smart: The Briard dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Briard vs Skye Terrier trainability comparison. What's the difference between Briard vs Skye Terrier?	Briard dogs are easy to train. See more.	Skye Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Briard or Skye Terrier?	Briard dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Skye Terrier dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Briard or Skye Terrier? 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.	Skye Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Briard vs Skye Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Briard or Skye Terrier? Briard vs Skye Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Protective Intelligent Obedient Loyal Fearless Faithful	Intelligent Friendly Loyal Tempered Fearless Good-natured
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Briard vs Skye Terrier?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Skye 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 Skye Terrier?	High: Briard dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Skye Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Briard vs Skye Terrier social needs comparison:	Briard dogs are a social breed. See more.	Skye Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Briard vs Skye Terrier?	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 Skye Terrier 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 Skye Terrier? 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.	Skye Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Briard vs Skye Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Briard vs Skye Terrier playfulness comparison:	Average: Briards, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Skye Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Briard vs Skye Terrier?	Average: The Briard barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Skye Terrier rarely barks. 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 Skye Terrier?	It is not recommended to keep the Briard breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Skye Terrier breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Briard vs Skye Terrier 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.	Skye Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Briard or Skye 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.	Skye Terrier 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.

Briard vs Skye Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Briard vs Skye Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Briard vs Skye Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Briard vs Skye Terrier?	The Briard is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Skye Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Briard vs Skye Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Briard vs Skye Terrier health problems comparison:	No data available	Achondroplasia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Briard vs Skye Terrier?	Average The Briard should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Skye Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Briard vs Skye Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Briard and Skye Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Briard and Skye Terrier?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Briard: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Skye Terrier: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Briard vs Skye Terrier?	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 Skye Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Briard vs Skye Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Briard or Skye Terrier? Briard vs Skye Terrier energy level comparison:	Briard dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Skye Terrier dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Briard vs Skye Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Briard or Skye Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Briard dogs need a lot of exercises.	Skye Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Briard or Skye Terrier?	Briard dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Skye Terrier dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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Briard vs Skye Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Briard or Skye Terrier? Does the Briard breed eat more than the Skye Terrier breed?	4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	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 Skye Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Briard has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Skye Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Briard vs Skye Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Briard vs Skye Terrier coat comparison:	Fine	Soft Straight
Colors What are the original Briard and Skye Terrier color? Briard vs Skye Terrier color comparison:	Black Gray Tawny	Black Gray Blue Cream Silver Fawn Platinum
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Briard or Skye Terrier? Briard vs Skye Terrier grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Skye Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Briard or Skye Terrier? Do Briard dogs shed more than Skye Terrier dogs?	Briard dogs shed moderately. See more.	Skye Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Briard or Skye Terrier?	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.
Hypoallergenic Briard vs Skye Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Briard or Skye Terrier?	Medium ⏺ The Briard has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Skye Terrier 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 Skye Terrier?	The Briard is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Skye Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Briard vs Skye Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Briard dogs are generally with other pets.	Skye Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Briard or Skye Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Briard dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Skye Terrier 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 Skye Terrier?	Briard dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Skye Terrier dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Briard or Skye Terrier?	Briard dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Skye Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Briard or Skye Terrier? Can a Briard and a Skye Terrier be friends? Do Briard dogs get along with Skye Terrier dogs?	Briard dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Skye Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Briard vs Skye Terrier?	Yes Briard dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Skye 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 Skye 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.	Skye Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people.

Briard vs Skye Terrier 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 Skye Terrier? 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 Skye Terrier?	Not really Briard breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Skye Terrier 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 Skye Terrier 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 Skye Terrier have? Briard vs Skye Terrier litter size comparison:	8-10 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Briard vs Skye Terrier 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 1887 as a Terrier 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 Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers 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 Club Espanol De Terriers

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