Bearded Collie vs Briard
Compare the Bearded Collie to the Briard. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bearded Collies and Briards.
Bearded Collie
Briard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Height
20-22 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
40-60 Pounds
50-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Bearded Collie
Briard
Origin Country
United Kingdom
France
Origin Year
1500 AD
1200 AD
Bearded Collie
Briard
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bearded Collie
Briard
Bearded Collie
Briard
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bearded Collie
Briard
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
19 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Bearded Collie
Briard
Coat Maintenance
High
High to Very High
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Low to Medium
Medium
Drool
None to Low
Low
Bearded Collie
Briard
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Bearded Collie
Briard
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Bearded Collie
Briard
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bearded Collie
Briard
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Bearded Collie
Briard
Bearded Collie
Briard
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Bearded Collie
Briard
