Comparison: Briard and Catalan Sheepdog

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

Briard
Photo: Dardeche at Dutch Wikipedia, Public domain, source
Catalan Sheepdog
Photo: Svenska Mässan from Sweden, CC BY 2.0, source
BriardCatalan Sheepdog
FCI group1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of originFranceSpain
CategoryLargeMedium
Height at withers56–68 cm45–55 cm
Weight30–40 kg–
Life span10–12 years–
Recognition features
  • Long dry, coarse coat falling over the eyes
  • Beard and eyebrows, sturdy frame
  • Double hind dewclaws
  • Medium-sized with long flat or slightly wavy coat, beard and eyebrows
  • Coat blends six hair tones (fawn, brown, grey, black, white) and looks solid from a distance
  • Moults in two stages – front half first, then the hindquarters
CoatLong, dry, slightly wavy and coarse coat.Long, flat or slightly wavy rough coat with abundant undercoat, beard, moustache and eyebrows; fawn, sable or grey, composed of mixed hair tones.
PurposeAn ancient French herding and guarding dog from Brie; protected flocks from wolves and served as a military carrier.A Catalan herding dog from the Pyrenees that drives flocks independently and also guards.

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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.