Briard
VS
German Pinscher
Briard vs German Pinscher
Compare Briard and German Pinscher 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
German Pinscher
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
56 – 68 cm
45 – 50 cm
Weight
25 – 40 kg
14 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
2/5
Grooming needs
5/5
2/5
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
German Pinscher
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
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 German Pinscher
Medium, athletic German farm dog with sleek low‑maintenance coat in black‑and‑tan or red. Intelligent, alert, loyal and protective yet reserved with strangers. Needs plenty of exercise, mental work, firm positive training and close family involvement; generally robust and long‑lived.
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