Briard
VS
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Briard vs Portuguese Podengo Medio
Compare Briard and Portuguese Podengo Medio 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
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
56 – 68 cm
40 – 54 cm
Weight
25 – 40 kg
16 – 20 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
4/5
Grooming needs
5/5
1/5
Shedding
1/5
2/5
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
Portuguese Podengo Medio
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 Portuguese Podengo Medio
The Portuguese Podengo Medio is a medium, athletic Portuguese hunting dog with smooth or wire coats needing simple grooming. Lively, intelligent and affectionate with family, it’s watchful with strangers and has strong prey drive. It needs plenty of daily exercise, training and mental stimulation.
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