Jack Russell Terrier has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Briard has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Alert
Courageous
Independent
Cheerful
Energetic
Stubborn

Faithful
Intelligent
Obedient
Fearless
Loyal
Protective

Jack Russell Terriers shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

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

Jack Russell Terriers make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

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.

England

France

Terrier

sheepdog

Unknown

1300s

Terrier (AKC:2012)(UKC)

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

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Black
White

Black
Gray
Cream

Straight

Wavy

A Jack Russell Terrier can have a litter of 13-16 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.

Jack Russell Terriers 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.

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Subaortic Stenosis
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Canine Cushing’s Disease

Panosteitis
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Epilepsy
vonWillebrand’s Disease
Cerebellar Ataxia

Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Corneal Dystrophy

Dna For Vwd
CERF
Physical Examination
Eye examination
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)

Eye
Hip
Knee
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Jack Russell Terriers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

Jack Russell Terrier has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Jack Russell Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Jack Russell Terrier dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

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

Walking, Spa day, Fetch, Run, Frisbee, Hide & Seek, Playing, Dressing up, Tug-of-war, Road trip, Hike, Chase, Dog Parks, Treats, Running, Walk, Chew, Go to Park, Play, Skateboarding, Tricks, Beach, Playing fetch, Scenting, Walks, Wrestling, Cuddling, Sleeping

Cuddling, Hikes, Walks

The Jack Russell Terrier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Jack Russell Terrier 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
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Flea Comb
Dematter
Nail Clipper

The Jack Russell Terrier is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

Jack Russell Terriers have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Jack Russell Terriers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Jack Russell Terriers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

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

Jack Russell Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Jack Russell Terriers 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.

Jack Russell Terriers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

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