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.
Groenendael
Briard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-13 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
60-75 Pounds
50-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Groenendael
Briard
Origin Country
Belgium
France
Origin Year
1890 AD
1200 AD
Groenendael
Briard
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Groenendael
Briard
Groenendael
Briard
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Groenendael
Briard
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
19 MPH
Strength
High
High
Groenendael
Briard
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
High to Very High
Shedding
High
Medium to High
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Groenendael
Briard
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Groenendael
Briard
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Groenendael
Briard
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Groenendael
Briard
Average Lifespan
11-13 Years
10-12 Years
Groenendael
Briard
Groenendael
Briard
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Groenendael
Briard
