Briard vs Maremma Sheepdog
Compare the Briard to the Maremma Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Briards and Maremma Sheepdogs.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Briard and the Maremma Sheepdog are good for new owners, but the Briard is a slightly better choice.
- Children - Both the Briard and Maremma Sheepdog are great with children.
- Grooming - Both the Briard or Maremma Sheepdog have high grooming requirements.
- Barking - The Briard bark/howls frequently. The Maremma Sheepdog has an average level of barking.
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| Breed Name | Briard | Maremma Sheepdog |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 11-13 yrs. |
| Height | 23-27 in. | 25-29 in. |
| Weight | 50-90 lb | 66-100 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | France | Italy |
| Origin Year | 1200 AD | 1400 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | No |
| Indoor | Yes | No |
| Small Yard | Yes | No |
| Medium Yard | Yes | No |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 20°F to 80°F | 20°F to 85°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium-High | Medium |
| Exercise Required | High | Medium-High |
| Top Running Speed | 19 mph | 18 mph |
| Strength | High | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | High-Very High | None-Low |
| Shedding | Medium-High | Medium-High |
| Dander | Medium | Medium-High |
| 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 | Briard | Maremma Sheepdog |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | No |
| Independent | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | No | No |
| Focused & Patient | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Very Low |
| Chasing | Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | High | Very Low |
| Fighting | Below Average | Average |
| Guarding | High | High |
| Herding | High | High |
| Hunting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Protection | High | High |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Very Low |
| Sledding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Watch | High | High |
| Breed Name | Briard | Maremma Sheepdog |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 11-13 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Bloat | No | Yes |
| Drug Sensitivity | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Obesity | No | Yes |
| Vaccination Sensitivity | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Briard | Maremma Sheepdog |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Rough | Yes | Yes |
| Wavy | No | Yes |
| Straight | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Long | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | No |
| Gray | Yes | No |
| Tawny | Yes | No |
| White | No | Yes |