How long does a Briard live?

The listed lifespan for a Briard is 12 years.

How tall is a Briard?

The listed height for a Briard is 23–27 in (male), 22–25.5 in (female).

Is a Briard good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Briard is 3 out of 5.

When is a Briard full grown?

The growth size band for a Briard is up to 24 months.

Herding Group

Briard

Briard is a large dog in the Herding Group. Adult weight is 55–100 lb, height is 23–27 in (male), 22–25.5 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 12 years. AKC describes the temperament as Confident, Smart, Faithful.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Briard dog — Photo: sannse · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan12 years

Weight55–100 lb

SizeLarge GroupHerding Group

Height

23–27 in (male), 22–25.5 in (female)

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

1 / 5

Grooming

4 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 12 years is about 0.6 years shorter than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 77.5 lb is about 18.3 lb heavier than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is France. The coat is described as wavy, double, long. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 1.1 points below the group average of 4.1 for the Herding Group. Shedding scores 1 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 4 out of 5, so a professional schedule is realistic. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 172 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation, Ophthalmologist Evaluation, and Congenital Stationary Night Blindness (CSNB, LCA) - DNA Test. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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