Briard
VS
Weimaraner
Briard vs Weimaraner
Compare Briard and Weimaraner 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
Weimaraner
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
56 – 68 cm
57 – 70 cm
Weight
25 – 40 kg
25 – 40 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
11 – 14 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
4/5
Grooming needs
5/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Briard
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Large
Weimaraner
Great with kids
High energy
Quiet
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 Weimaraner
Large, athletic German gundog with a sleek silver-grey coat and amber eyes. Energetic, intelligent and strongly people-oriented “Velcro dog” needing 1.5–2 hours of daily exercise plus training. Versatile in dog sports; without stimulation may become noisy, destructive or escape-prone.
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