Which is Better between the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier? A Very Detailed Review.

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Briard Versus Yorkshire Terrier: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Briard and for the Yorkshire Terrier. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Briard or the Yorkshire Terrier.

Briard versus Yorkshire Terrier

Briard versus Yorkshire Terrier: Overview

A very important difference between the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Briard is a large-sized dog while the Yorkshire Terrier is a tiny-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Briard belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.

On the other hand, the Yorkshire Terrier belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

Briard versus Yorkshire Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Briard to the Yorkshire Terrier based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier

Factor Briard Yorkshire Terrier
Does NOT Shed 5/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 1/5 2/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 12 to 15 years
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 4/5
Height 22 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder 8 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 3/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 4/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 2/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 4/5
Easygoing 2/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 4/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 3/5
Weight 70 to 100 pounds 4 to 6 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 13.5 years
Average Price $2250 $2420
Price Range $2125 – $2375 $1600 – $2950
Temperament Score 81.7 percent 83.7 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination at least once between six (6) months and eight (8) years
  • Hip Dysplasia (min age 24 months for all tests)
  • Stationary Night Blindness
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cornell DNA Bank
  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination- Prior to the onset of breeding, recommend evaluations at 1, 3, and 6 Years of Age.
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 133 9
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 30 27

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Briard in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Yorkshire Terrier. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Briard is 79 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Yorkshire Terrier is 76 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Briard is a better pet than the Yorkshire Terrier. So, you should get the Briard!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier

    Below is a list of where the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier are most different:

  • Briards get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly. However, Yorkshire Terriers do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
  • The Similarities Between the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier

    The Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier are most similar:

  • Both the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • Both the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier are very easy to train.
  • Both the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Briard versus Yorkshire Terrier

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier.

    Briards weigh 70 to 100 pounds when fully grown. Briards are 22 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Yorkshire Terriers weigh 4 to 6 pounds when fully grown. Yorkshire Terriers are 8 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Briard versus Yorkshire Terrier

    The lifespan of Briards is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Briards is 11.0 years.

    The lifespan of Yorkshire Terriers is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Yorkshire Terriers is 13.5 years.

    Yorkshire Terriers live longer than Briards.

    Temperament of the Yorkshire Terrier Versus the Briard

    The Yorkshire Terrier has a better temperament than the Briard.

    This is because the temperament score for the Yorkshire Terrier is 83.7 percent while the temperament score for the Briard is 81.7 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 81.7 percent, the Briard has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 83.7 percent, the Yorkshire Terrier has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 382 Briards and 43 Yorkshire Terriers.

    Price of Briard versus Price of Yorkshire Terrier

    The average price of the Briard puppy is $2250. The price of the Briard typically ranges from $2125 – $2375. However, the price of a Briard can be as low as $2000 and as high as $2500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 2 Briard puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Yorkshire Terrier puppy is $2420. The price of the Yorkshire Terrier typically ranges from $1600 – $2950. However, the price of the Yorkshire Terrier can be as low as $300 and as high as $15000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 957 Yorkshire Terrier puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Yorkshire Terrier is more expensive than the Briard.

    Briard Yorkshire Terrier
    Average Price $2250 $2420
    Price Range $2125 to $2375 $1600 to $2950

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Briard and Yorkshire Terrier. For different price points, the charts show how many Briard puppies or how many Yorkshire Terrier puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Briards. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Briards. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Yorkshire Terriers

    A breakdown of the prices of Yorkshire Terriers

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Briard puppy or the Yorkshire Terrier puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    The Intelligence of the Briard versus the Intelligence of the Yorkshire Terrier

    Briard Yorkshire Terrier
    Intelligence Rank 30 out of 130 dog breeds 27 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 15 To 25 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After 15 To 25 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.
  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Briard has an obedience intelligence rank of 30 out of 130 dog breeds. The Briard belongs to the `Above Average Working Dogs` category. This means that Briards tend to learn new commands after 15 to 25 repetitions.

    The Yorkshire Terrier has an obedience intelligence rank of 27 out of 130 dog breeds. The Yorkshire Terrier belongs to the `Above Average Working Dogs` category. This means that Yorkshire Terriers tend to learn new commands after 15 to 25 repetitions.

    The Yorkshire Terrier is more intelligent than the Briard.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Briard versus Popularity of Yorkshire Terrier

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Yorkshire Terrier is more popular with dog owners than the Briard. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Yorkshire Terrier is 9 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Briard is 133 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Briard

    Popularity of Briard

    Popularity of Yorkshire Terrier

    Popularity of Yorkshire Terrier

    Year Briard Popularity Rank Yorkshire Terrier Popularity Rank
    2013 127 6
    2014 132 6
    2015 130 7
    2016 132 9
    2017 127 9
    2018 132 10
    2019 135 12
    2020 150 13

    Health Problems of Briard versus Health Problems of Yorkshire Terrier

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Yorkshire Terrier is prone to more genetic health problems than the Briard.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Yorkshire Terrier than for the Briard.

    5 health tests are recommended for Briard while 7 tests are recommended for the Yorkshire Terrier.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Briards and in Yorkshire Terriers.

    Briard Health Problems

    Briards are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Briard puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Briard puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Briard breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Briards for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination at least once between six (6) months and eight (8) years
  • Hip Dysplasia (min age 24 months for all tests)
  • Stationary Night Blindness
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Briards here.

    Yorkshire Terrier Health Problems

    Yorkshire Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Yorkshire Terrier puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Yorkshire Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Yorkshire Terrier breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Yorkshire Terriers for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cornell DNA Bank
  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination- Prior to the onset of breeding, recommend evaluations at 1, 3, and 6 Years of Age.
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Yorkshire Terriers here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Briards and Yorkshire Terriers

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Briard Breed is Hips problems.

    This is because the Briard ranks 84 out of 198 dog breeds for Hips problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 2881 Briards, 406 of them had Hips problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Briards, and how common these diseases are in Briards relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Hips problems: Rank 84 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 130 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 134 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Yorkshire Terrier Breed is Legg-Calve-Perthes problems.

    This is because the Yorkshire Terrier ranks 1 out of 40 dog breeds for Legg-Calve-Perthes problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 321 Yorkshire Terriers, 9 of them had Legg-Calve-Perthes problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Yorkshire Terriers, and how common these diseases are in Yorkshire Terriers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Legg-Calve-Perthes problems: Rank 1 out of 40 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 3 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Dentition Database problems: Rank 23 out of 49 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 88 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 159 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Briard and in Yorkshire Terrier and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier:

    Disease Briard Rank Yorkshire Terrier Rank
    Hips problems 84 out of 198 dog breeds 159 out of 198 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 130 out of 182 dog breeds 88 out of 182 dog breeds
    Elbow problems 134 out of 144 dog breeds Not Common
    Legg-Calve-Perthes problems Not Common 1 out of 40 dog breeds
    Patella problems Not Common 3 out of 145 dog breeds
    Dentition Database problems Not Common 23 out of 49 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Briard versus Yorkshire Terrier

    Briards can be left alone only for a short time.

    Yorkshire Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Briards shed more than Yorkshire Terriers?

    Briards do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Yorkshire Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Briard or the Yorkshire Terrier

    Briards do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Yorkshire Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Briard or the Yorkshire Terrier?

    Briards require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Yorkshire Terriers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Does the Briard Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Yorkshire Terrier?

    Briards have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Yorkshire Terriers have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Do Briards Bark and Howl? What about Yorkshire Terriers?

    Briards are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Yorkshire Terriers bark and howl, but not very much.

    Can Briards Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Yorkshire Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Briards can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Yorkshire Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Briard vs. Yorkshire Terrier

    Briards have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Yorkshire Terriers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Briards Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Yorkshire Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Briards can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Yorkshire Terriers cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Briard or the Yorkshire Terrier?

    Briards get along very well with other dogs.

    Yorkshire Terriers get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Are Briards good family dogs? What about Yorkshire Terriers?

    Briards are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Yorkshire Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Briards and Yorkshire Terriers?

    Briards get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Yorkshire Terriers do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

    Is the Briard Easier to Train than the Yorkshire Terrier?

    Briards are very easy to train.

    Yorkshire Terriers are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Briard Better for Apartment Owners than the Yorkshire Terrier?

    Briards adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Yorkshire Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Briard or the Yorkshire Terrier?

    Briards are OK for new dog owners.

    Yorkshire Terriers are very good for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Briard

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Briard that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Briard:

  • Barbet (77 percent match with Briard). Here is our comparison of the Yorkshire Terrier vs Barbet.
  • Polish Lowland Sheepdog (77 percent match with Briard). Here is our comparison of the Yorkshire Terrier vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog.
  • Puli (77 percent match with Briard). Here is our comparison of the Yorkshire Terrier vs Puli.
  • Pyredoodle (78 percent match with Briard). Here is our comparison of the Yorkshire Terrier vs Pyredoodle.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Yorkshire Terrier

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Yorkshire Terrier that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Yorkshire Terrier:

  • Affenpinscher (74 percent match with Yorkshire Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Briard vs Affenpinscher.
  • Lhasa Apso (75 percent match with Yorkshire Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Briard vs Lhasa Apso.
  • Lhasapoo (75 percent match with Yorkshire Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Briard vs Lhasapoo.
  • Chorkie (83 percent match with Yorkshire Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Briard vs Chorkie.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Briard and how the Yorkshire Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Briard and of the Yorkshire Terrier to other breeds:

    Briard Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Briard versus Dutch Shepherd     Briard versus American Eskimo Dog     Briard versus Irish Setter     Briard versus Mudi     Briard versus Rhodesian Ridgeback     Briard versus Welsh Springer Spaniel     Briard versus English Toy Spaniel     Briard versus Harrier     Briard versus Boerboel     Briard versus Saluki     Briard versus Schipperke     Briard versus Treeing Walker Coonhound     Briard versus Bluetick Coonhound     Briard versus English Cocker Spaniel     Briard versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog     Briard versus Norwegian Lundehund     Briard versus Plott     Briard versus Chow Chow     Briard versus Boston Terrier     Briard versus French Spaniel     Briard versus Border Collie     Briard versus West Highland White Terrier     Briard versus Bedlington Terrier     Briard versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde     Briard versus Scottish Deerhound     

    Yorkshire Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Yorkshire Terrier versus Lagotto Romagnolo     Yorkshire Terrier versus Carolina Dog     Yorkshire Terrier versus Basset Hound     Yorkshire Terrier versus Saint Berdoodle     Yorkshire Terrier versus Bergamasco Sheepdog     Yorkshire Terrier versus American Staffordshire Terrier     Yorkshire Terrier versus Miniature Schnauzer     Yorkshire Terrier versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever     Yorkshire Terrier versus Saint Bernard     Yorkshire Terrier versus Pomeranian     Yorkshire Terrier versus Portuguese Pointer     Yorkshire Terrier versus Golden Cocker Retriever     Yorkshire Terrier versus Silky Terrier     Yorkshire Terrier versus Golden Cocker Retriever     Yorkshire Terrier versus Pyrenean Shepherd     Yorkshire Terrier versus Jack Russell Terrier     Yorkshire Terrier versus French Bulldog     Yorkshire Terrier versus Scottish Terrier     Yorkshire Terrier versus Afador     Yorkshire Terrier versus Bluetick Coonhound     Yorkshire Terrier versus Bearded Collie     Yorkshire Terrier versus Golden Cocker Retriever     Yorkshire Terrier versus Belgian Tervuren     Yorkshire Terrier versus Saluki     Yorkshire Terrier versus Dalmatian     

    Conclusion: Briard versus Yorkshire Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Briard and the Yorkshire Terrier better suits you and your family.