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.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Afghan Hound and Briard are good choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both the Afghan Hound and Briard are great with children.
- Grooming - Both the Afghan Hound or Briard have high grooming requirements.
- Barking - The Briard bark/howls frequently. The Afghan Hound has an average level of barking.
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| Breed Name | Afghan Hound | Briard |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Height | 24-29 in. | 23-27 in. |
| Weight | 45-60 lb | 50-90 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Afghanistan | France |
| Origin Year | 200 BC | 1200 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 30°F to 80°F | 20°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | Medium-High |
| Exercise Required | Medium | High |
| Top Running Speed | 40 mph | 19 mph |
| Strength | High | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | High-Very High |
| Shedding | Low | Medium-High |
| Dander | Low | Medium |
| Drool Amount | None | Low |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Afghan Hound | Briard |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | No | Yes |
| Independent | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | Yes | No |
| Average | No | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | High |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Very Low | High |
| Herding | Average | High |
| Hunting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Protection | Below Average | High |
| Remove Vermin | Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Watch | Below Average | High |
| Breed Name | Afghan Hound | Briard |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | Yes | No |
| Cancer | Yes | No |
| Cataracts | Yes | No |
| Hypothyroidism | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Afghan Hound | Briard |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | No |
| Fur | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Single Coat | Yes | No |
| Double Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Silky | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | No |
| Rough | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Long | Yes | Yes |
| Medium | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | Yes |
| Black & Silver | Yes | No |
| Black & Tan | Yes | No |
| Blue | Yes | No |
| Blue & Cream | Yes | No |
| Cream | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | No |
| Silver | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | No |
| Gray | No | Yes |
| Tawny | No | Yes |