Comparison: Briard and Giant Schnauzer

Briard and Giant Schnauzer 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
Giant Schnauzer
Photo: Canarian, CC BY 4.0, source
BriardGiant Schnauzer
FCI group1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originFranceGermany
CategoryLargeLarge
Height at withers56–68 cm60–70 cm
Weight30–40 kg30–50 kg
Life span10–12 years10–12 years
Recognition features
  • Long dry, coarse coat falling over the eyes
  • Beard and eyebrows, sturdy frame
  • Double hind dewclaws
  • Large dog with a wiry black or salt-and-pepper coat
  • Strong moustache and beard
  • Up to 70 cm tall
CoatLong, dry, slightly wavy and coarse coat.Hard wiry coat with undercoat; black or salt-and-pepper.
PurposeAn ancient French herding and guarding dog from Brie; protected flocks from wolves and served as a military carrier.The largest schnauzer, bred in Bavaria to drive cattle, later a guard of breweries and butcher shops; now a working dog.

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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.