Comparison: Bouvier des Flandres and Briard

Bouvier des Flandres and Briard are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Bouvier des Flandres
Photo: Yorick39, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Briard
Photo: Dardeche at Dutch Wikipedia, Public domain, source
Bouvier des FlandresBriard
FCI group1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of originBelgiumFrance
CategoryLargeLarge
Height at withers59–68 cm56–68 cm
Weight27–40 kg30–40 kg
Life span–10–12 years
Recognition features
  • Powerful, compact dog with harsh, slightly tousled coat, moustache and beard
  • Horizontal, firm topline of back and loins; short compact body and strong limbs
  • Calm, thoughtful and fearless; lively, intelligent expression
  • Long dry, coarse coat falling over the eyes
  • Beard and eyebrows, sturdy frame
  • Double hind dewclaws
CoatVery abundant coat, coarse, dry and matt to the touch, about 6 cm long, slightly tousled, never woolly or curly; dense undercoat.Long, dry, slightly wavy and coarse coat.
PurposeA herding, draught and guard dog from Flanders, today a protection, service and guard dog.An ancient French herding and guarding dog from Brie; protected flocks from wolves and served as a military carrier.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.