Briard vs Scotch Collie
Compare the Briard to the Scotch Collie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Briards and Scotch Collies.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Briard and Scotch Collie are good choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both the Briard and Scotch Collie are great with children.
- Grooming - Both the Briard or Scotch Collie have high grooming requirements.
- Barking - The Briard bark/howls frequently. The Scotch Collie has a low tendency to bark.
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| Breed Name | Briard | Scotch Collie |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 12-16 yrs. |
| Height | 23-27 in. | 19-24 in. |
| Weight | 50-90 lb | 40-70 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | France | Not Specified |
| Origin Year | 1200 AD | 1600 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 20°F to 80°F | 25°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium-High | High |
| Exercise Required | High | High |
| Top Running Speed | 19 mph | 28 mph |
| Strength | High | Medium |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | High-Very High | Medium |
| Shedding | Medium-High | Low-Medium |
| Dander | Medium | Low-Medium |
| Drool Amount | Low | None |
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 | Scotch Collie |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | Yes | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | No | No |
| Focused & Patient | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | High | Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | High | Below Average |
| Herding | High | High |
| Hunting | Below Average | Very Low |
| Protection | High | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Watch | High | Average |
| Breed Name | Briard | Scotch Collie |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 12-16 yrs. |
| Breed Name | Briard | Scotch Collie |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Rough | Yes | No |
| Straight | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Long | Yes | No |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | No |
| Gray | Yes | No |
| Tawny | Yes | No |
| Black & White | No | Yes |
| Brown Sable | No | Yes |
| Tri-color | No | Yes |