Briard
Briard
VS
Dogue de Bordeaux
Dogue de Bordeaux
Breeds
Briard
Comparisons
Dogue de Bordeaux

Briard vs Dogue de Bordeaux

Compare Briard and Dogue de Bordeaux side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Briard
Dogue de Bordeaux
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
56 – 68 cm
58 – 68 cm
Weight
25 – 40 kg
44 – 50 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
5 – 10 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics

Briard
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Large
Dogue de Bordeaux
Giant

Summary

About Briard
The Briard is a large, ancient French herding dog with a long, wavy coat, beard, and eyebrows. Loyal and sensitive, it bonds deeply with family yet stays reserved with strangers. Intelligent and energetic, it needs ample exercise, positive training, and regular grooming to thrive.
About Dogue de Bordeaux
The Dogue de Bordeaux is a massive French mastiff with a huge wrinkled head and short fawn coat. Calm, deeply attached, and often bonded to one person, it’s a quiet but protective family dog needing moderate exercise, constant human closeness, and tolerance for heavy drool and snoring.

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