Comparison: Briard and Picardy Sheepdog

Briard and Picardy 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
Picardy Sheepdog
Photo: Cufleadh, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
BriardPicardy Sheepdog
FCI group1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of originFranceFrance
CategoryLargeLarge
Height at withers56–68 cm55–65 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, hardy dog with a rough, semi-long coat and rugged expression
  • Erect ears and a long tail reaching the hock at rest, slightly curved at the tip
  • Fawn, fawn with dark overlay, fawn brindle or grey
CoatLong, dry, slightly wavy and coarse coat.Harsh, semi-long (5–6 cm) coat, crisp to the touch, with a fine dense undercoat; fawn, dark-overlaid fawn, brindle or grey.
PurposeAn ancient French herding and guarding dog from Brie; protected flocks from wolves and served as a military carrier.An old French sheepdog and guard dog with a rough, semi-long coat and erect ears.

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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.