Active
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Gentle
Sweet
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

Faithful
Intelligent
Obedient
Fearless
Loyal
Protective

Poogles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

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

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.

United States

France

Poodle and Beagle

sheepdog

1980

1300s

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
White
Red
Silver
Gray
Silver

Black
Gray
Cream

Poogles have medium-length coats.

Briards are known for their coat length.

A Poogle can have a litter of 2-14 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 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.

Poogles 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.

Hip Dysplasia
Peridontal Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

Panosteitis
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Cataracts
Diabetes
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Addison's Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Corneal Dystrophy

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests

Eye
Hip
Knee
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Poogles are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

Poogle 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.

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

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

Walking

Cuddling, Hikes, Walks

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Poogle, it's at least 10 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 Poogles usually need at least 45 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 Poogle requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Poogle 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.

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Flea Comb
Dematter
Nail Clipper

For an average 11-25 pound (5 - 11 kg) Poogle 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.

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 Poogle 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 Poogle 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.

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 Poogle is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

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

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

Poogles 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.

Poogles are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Poogles 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.

Poogles 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.