Weimaraner has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Briard has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Alert
Energetic
Intelligent
Steady
Social
Aloof
Fast
Powerful
Stubborn

Faithful
Intelligent
Obedient
Fearless
Loyal
Protective

Weimaraners are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Choose a Briard if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Germany

France

Gun Dog, Hunting Dog

sheepdog

1800s

1300s

Sporting (AKC:1943)
Gundogs (UKC)

Herding (AKC:1906)
Gun Dog Breeds (UKC)

Hazel
Amber

Brown
Amber

Blue
Black

Black
Brown

Gray
Silver

Black
Gray
Cream

Weimaraners have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Briards are known for their coat length.

Straight

Wavy

Weimaraners are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Briards are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

The Weimaraner is prone to health issues and requires regular check-ups with a vet to identify and treat any problems early.

While the Briard breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism

Panosteitis
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Entropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Cherry Eye
Sebaceous Adenitis
Urolithiasis
Bloat
Hemophilia A
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Hypodysmyelinogenesis

Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Corneal Dystrophy

Eye
Hip
Blood
Liver Ultrasound
Blood And Urine Protein Screens
Skeletal
Skin Scraping
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
Knee
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Weimaraners thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Briards' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Weimaraner has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Briard has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Weimaraners are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Briards sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Weimaraner drools quite a bit, consider a different breed if drool is unappealing.

Briard minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

The Weimaraner is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

Briards bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

While Weimaraner dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Briard dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Walking, Puppy playtime, Running, Sniffing, Hiking, Playing fetch, Chase, Fetch, Walk, Run, Sniff, Catch treats, Digging, Searching, Casual walking, Cuddels, Belly sraching

Cuddling, Hikes, Walks

Weimaraners are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Briards are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Weimaraner, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Briard, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Weimaraners usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Briards usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Weimaraner is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Briards have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Weimaraner should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Briard should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Flea Comb
Dematter
Nail Clipper

For an average 70-90 pound (32 - 41 kg) Weimaraner feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 75-100 pound (34 - 45 kg) Briard feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Weimaraner is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Briard is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Weimaraner is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Briard is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

The Weimaraner is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Briards can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Weimaraners are not the best choice for families with kids.

Briards are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Weimaraners are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Briards are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Weimaraners are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Briards are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Weimaraners are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Briards are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Weimaraners are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Briards have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.