Briard
VS
Large Münsterländer
Briard vs Large Münsterländer
Compare Briard and Large Münsterländer 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
Large Münsterländer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
56 – 68 cm
58 – 65 cm
Weight
25 – 40 kg
29 – 30 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 13 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
5/5
4/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Briard
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Large
Large Münsterländer
Great with kids
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
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 Large Münsterländer
Medium–large, athletic German gundog with a distinctive black‑and‑white, ticked coat. Intelligent, people‑oriented and affectionate, yet independent with strong hunting and prey drive. Needs experienced, active owners, plenty of daily exercise, training and mental stimulation to stay content.
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