Afghan Hound vs Briard
Compare the Afghan Hound to the Briard. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Afghan Hounds and Briards.
Afghan Hound
Briard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-29 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
45-60 Pounds
50-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Afghan Hound
Briard
Origin Country
Afghanistan
France
Origin Year
-200 BC
1200 AD
Afghan Hound
Briard
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Afghan Hound
Briard
Afghan Hound
Briard
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Afghan Hound
Briard
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
19 MPH
Strength
High
High
Afghan Hound
Briard
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High to Very High
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Afghan Hound
Briard
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Afghan Hound
Briard
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Afghan Hound
Briard
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Afghan Hound
Briard
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Afghan Hound
Briard
Afghan Hound
Briard
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Afghan Hound
Briard
