Belgian Tervuren vs Briard
Compare the Belgian Tervuren to the Briard. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Tervurens and Briards.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Belgian Tervuren and Briard are good choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the Briard is the most friendly between the breeds.
- Grooming - The Belgian Tervuren is easy to groom. The Briard has high grooming requirements.
- Barking - Both the Belgian Tervuren and Briard are very vocal and will bark/howl frequently.
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| Breed Name | Belgian Tervuren | Briard |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Height | 22-26 in. | 23-27 in. |
| Weight | 45-75 lb | 50-90 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Belgium | France |
| Origin Year | 1895 AD | 1200 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 30°F to 70°F | 20°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | Medium-High |
| Exercise Required | High | High |
| Top Running Speed | 24 mph | 19 mph |
| Strength | High | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | High-Very High |
| Shedding | High | Medium-High |
| Dander | Low | Medium |
| Drool Amount | Low | 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 | Belgian Tervuren | Briard |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | Yes |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Average | High |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Below Average | High |
| Herding | High | High |
| Hunting | Average | Below Average |
| Protection | Average | High |
| Remove Vermin | Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Average | Below Average |
| Watch | Average | High |
| Breed Name | Belgian Tervuren | Briard |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Breed Name | Belgian Tervuren | Briard |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Hair | Yes | No |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Wooly | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | No |
| Rough | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Long | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | Yes |
| Brindle | Yes | No |
| Cream&black | Yes | No |
| Fawn&black | Yes | No |
| Fawn&liver | Yes | No |
| Gray&black | Yes | No |
| Mahogany&black | Yes | No |
| Mahogany&liver | Yes | No |
| Silver&black | Yes | No |
| Gray | No | Yes |
| Tawny | No | Yes |