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.
Belgian Tervuren
Briard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
50-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Tervuren
Briard
Origin Country
Belgium
France
Origin Year
1895 AD
1200 AD
Belgian Tervuren
Briard
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Tervuren
Briard
Belgian Tervuren
Briard
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-70 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Tervuren
Briard
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
19 MPH
Strength
High
High
Belgian Tervuren
Briard
Coat Maintenance
Low
High to Very High
Shedding
High
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Belgian Tervuren
Briard
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Belgian Tervuren
Briard
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Belgian Tervuren
Briard
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Tervuren
Briard
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Belgian Tervuren
Briard
Belgian Tervuren
Briard
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Rough
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium to Long
Belgian Tervuren
Briard
