Faithful
Intelligent
Obedient
Fearless
Loyal
Protective

Playful
Loving
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Loyal
Clever

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.

Chin-Pins aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

France

​United States

sheepdog

Japanese Chin, Miniature Pinscher

1300s

Unknown

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Gray
Cream

Black
White
Red
Brown

Briards are known for their coat length.

Chin-Pins have short coats.

Wavy

Straight

A Briard can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Chin-Pin can have a litter of 2-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

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

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

Panosteitis
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Patellar Luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Corneal Dystrophy

Epilepsy
Mitral Valve Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Eye
Hip
Knee
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

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

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

Briards need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Chin-Pins need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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

Chin-Pins have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

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

Chin-Pin dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Cuddling, Hikes, Walks

Walking

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chin-Pin, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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.

In general most Chin-Pins usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

The Chin-Pin has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Chin-Pin 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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Flea Comb
Dematter
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

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.

For an average 8-20 pound (4 - 9 kg) Chin-Pin feed 1 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 Briard is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of a Chin-Pin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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.

The average per month expenses of a Chin-Pin is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 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.

Briard is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Chin-Pins are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

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

Chin-Pins make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Chin-Pins have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Chin-Pins are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

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

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

Chin-Pins are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Briards are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Chin-Pins are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.