Briard vs Skye Terrier
Compare the Briard to the Skye Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Briards and Skye Terriers.
Briard
Skye Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
50-90 Pounds
25-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Briard
Skye Terrier
Origin Country
France
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1200 AD
1840 AD
Briard
Skye Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Briard
Skye Terrier
Briard
Skye Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Briard
Skye Terrier
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
19 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Briard
Skye Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Briard
Skye Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Briard
Skye Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Briard
Skye Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Briard
Skye Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Briard
Skye Terrier
Briard
Skye Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Briard
Skye Terrier
