Briard
VS
German Spitz – Giant
Briard vs German Spitz – Giant
Compare Briard and German Spitz – Giant 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 Spitz – Giant
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
56 – 68 cm
40 – 50 cm
Weight
25 – 40 kg
15 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
13 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
4/5
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 Spitz – Giant
Great with kids
High energy
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 Spitz – Giant
The German Spitz – Giant (Grossspitz) is a medium, square-built spitz with a thick double coat and proud, foxlike look. An alert, vocal watchdog, it’s active, intelligent and sensitive, bonding closely with its family. Needs regular brushing, early socialisation, kind training and daily exercise.
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