Briard
VS
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Briard vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Compare Briard and Griffon Fauve de Bretagne 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
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
56 – 68 cm
48 – 56 cm
Weight
25 – 40 kg
17 – 21 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
10 – 13 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
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
2/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Briard
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Large
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
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 Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Medium-sized French scenthound with a rough golden to red-fawn coat, dark expressive eyes, and sturdy, athletic build. Bred for wild boar, it’s energetic, curious, social, and gentle at home, needing ample outdoor exercise, secure fencing, and regular but simple coat care.
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