Briard vs Pointer

Compare the Briard to the Pointer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Briards and Pointers.

Briard vs Pointer
Briard
Pointer
Briard
Pointer
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General Details
Briard
Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
50-90 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Briard
Pointer
Origin Country
France
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1200 AD
1650 AD
Temperament
Briard
Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Personality
Briard
Pointer
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Briard
Pointer
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Briard
Pointer
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
19 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Briard
Pointer
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Briard
Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Briard
Pointer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Briard
Pointer
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Above Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Above Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Briard
Pointer
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Briard
Pointer
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Addison's disease
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Demodectic mange
Cherry eye
Chondrodysplasia
Cysts
Neurotrophic osteopathy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Briard
Pointer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Coat Coloring
Briard
Pointer
Breed Colors
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