Briard
VS
Miniature Schnauzer
Briard vs Miniature Schnauzer
Compare Briard and Miniature Schnauzer 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
Miniature Schnauzer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
56 – 68 cm
30 – 35 cm
Weight
25 – 40 kg
4 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
5/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
4/5
Shedding
1/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
5/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Briard
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Large
Miniature Schnauzer
Super smart
Easy to train
Small
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 Miniature Schnauzer
Compact, sturdy Miniature Schnauzers are bright, trainable, and people focused. Their wiry, low shedding coat needs regular grooming. Alert watchdogs with a terrier streak, they need daily exercise, mental stimulation, and clear training, and often live 12–15 years.
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