Briard vs German Pinscher
Compare the Briard to the German Pinscher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Briards and German Pinschers.
Briard
German Pinscher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
50-90 Pounds
25-35 Pounds
Intelligence
Briard
German Pinscher
Origin Country
France
Germany
Origin Year
1200 AD
1879 AD
Briard
German Pinscher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Briard
German Pinscher
Briard
German Pinscher
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Briard
German Pinscher
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
19 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
High
Briard
German Pinscher
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
None to Low
Briard
German Pinscher
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Briard
German Pinscher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Briard
German Pinscher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Briard
German Pinscher
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Briard
German Pinscher
Briard
German Pinscher
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Briard
German Pinscher
