Faithful
Intelligent
Obedient
Fearless
Loyal
Protective

Dignified
Loyal
Sensitive
Intelligent
Mischievous
Strong
Willed

Briards are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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.

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

France

South Africa

sheepdog

african tribal dog, dane, mastiff, bloodhound, pointer, greyhound, terrier

1300s

1800s

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

Hound (AKC:1955)
Sighthounds & pariahs (UKC)

Brown
Amber

Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Gray
Cream

Fawn
Red

Briards are known for their coat length.

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

Wavy

Straight

Panosteitis
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Dermoid Sinus
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Bloat

Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Corneal Dystrophy

Entropion
Deafness
Cataracts
Hypothyroidism
Degenerative Myelopathy

Eye
Hip
Knee
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Hip
Hearing
Breeder Check For Dermoid Sinus
Skeletal
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination

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

Rhodesian Ridgebacks require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

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

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.

Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs have a strong protective nature and territorial instinct. They are highly vigilant and will fiercely defend their home and family.

Cuddling, Hikes, Walks

Fetch, Eating Snacks, Walk, Run, Playing, Tug-of-war, Running, Sniffing, Jumping, Walking, Get massages, Facial kisses, Wandering, Catch treats, Play, Zoomies, Go get it, Everything, Cuddling, Walks, Swimming

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 Rhodesian Ridgeback, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

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

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

Rhodesian Ridgeback 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
Deshedder
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 79-85 pound (36 - 39 kg) Rhodesian Ridgeback feed 2.8 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 Rhodesian Ridgeback is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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 Rhodesian Ridgeback is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks 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.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Rhodesian Ridgebacks make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Rhodesian Ridgebacks are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Rhodesian Ridgebacks are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Rhodesian Ridgebacks are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Rhodesian Ridgebacks are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.