Groenendael vs Briard
Compare the Groenendael to the Briard. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Groenendaels and Briards.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Groenendael and Briard are good choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both the Groenendael and Briard are great with children.
- Grooming - The Groenendael is easy to groom. The Briard has high grooming requirements.
- Barking - The Briard bark/howls frequently. The Groenendael has a low tendency to bark.
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| Breed Name | Groenendael | Briard |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 11-13 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Height | 22-26 in. | 23-27 in. |
| Weight | 60-75 lb | 50-90 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Belgium | France |
| Origin Year | 1890 AD | 1200 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | Yes |
| Indoor | No | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 20°F to 80°F | 20°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | Medium-High |
| Exercise Required | High | High |
| Top Running Speed | 30 mph | 19 mph |
| Strength | High | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium-High | High-Very High |
| Shedding | High | Medium-High |
| Dander | High | Medium |
| 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 | Groenendael | Briard |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | Yes | No |
| Family/Pack | No | Yes |
| Independent | No | Yes |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | No | No |
| Focused & Patient | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | High | High |
| Fighting | Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Average | High |
| Herding | High | High |
| Hunting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Protection | High | High |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Watch | High | High |
| Breed Name | Groenendael | Briard |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 11-13 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Epilepsy | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Hyperthyroidism | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Groenendael | Briard |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | No |
| Rough | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Long | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | Yes |
| Gray | No | Yes |
| Tawny | No | Yes |