Briard vs Yorkshire Terrier
Compare the Briard to the Yorkshire Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Briards and Yorkshire Terriers.
Briard
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
8-9 Inches
Weight
50-90 Pounds
4-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Briard
Yorkshire Terrier
Origin Country
France
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1200 AD
1865 AD
Briard
Yorkshire Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Briard
Yorkshire Terrier
Briard
Yorkshire Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Briard
Yorkshire Terrier
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
19 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Briard
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
High
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
None
Briard
Yorkshire Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Briard
Yorkshire Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Briard
Yorkshire Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Briard
Yorkshire Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Briard
Yorkshire Terrier
Briard
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Briard
Yorkshire Terrier
