Briard vs Catalan Sheepdog
Compare the Briard to the Catalan Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Briards and Catalan Sheepdogs.
Briard
Catalan Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
17-19 Inches
Weight
50-90 Pounds
40-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Briard
Catalan Sheepdog
Origin Country
France
Spain
Origin Year
1200 AD
Unspecified
Briard
Catalan Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Briard
Catalan Sheepdog
Briard
Catalan Sheepdog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Briard
Catalan Sheepdog
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
19 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium to High
Briard
Catalan Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Low to Medium
Briard
Catalan Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Briard
Catalan Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Briard
Catalan Sheepdog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Briard
Catalan Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Briard
Catalan Sheepdog
Briard
Catalan Sheepdog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Coat Texture
Rough
Shaggy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium to Long
Briard
Catalan Sheepdog
