Affectionate
Gentle
Loving
Cheerful
Intelligent
Playful

Faithful
Intelligent
Obedient
Fearless
Loyal
Protective

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

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

Dorkies 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.

United States

France

Yorkshire Terrier and Dachshund

sheepdog

1990

1300s

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Brown
Black
Red
Blue

Black
Gray
Cream

Dorkies have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Briards are known for their coat length.

Straight

Wavy

A Dorkie can have a litter of 13-15 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.

Dorkies 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.

Dorkies typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Briard breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Patellar Luxation
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Retinal Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse
Portosystemic Shunt

Panosteitis
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Entropion
Color Dilution Alopecia
Corneal Dystrophy
Acanthosis Nigricans

Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Corneal Dystrophy

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
Urinalysis
Blood Work

Eye
Hip
Knee
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Dorkie 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.

Dorkies 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.

Dorkie 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.

While Dorkie dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

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.

Walking, Napping, Snuggling, Playing, Playing outside, Cudling, Running, Walk, Nap, Fetch, Tug, Balls, Walks, Reading, Tug-of-war, Bath time, Frisbee, Road trip, Soccer, Play, Chase, Off-leash, Eating Snacks, Shopping, High Five, Cuddling, Cows, Bird Dog, Playing fetch, Chasing

Cuddling, Hikes, Walks

Dorkies are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Dorkie dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Briards are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Dorkie, it's at least 4 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 Dorkies 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.

Dorkies require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

Dorkie 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

For an average 7-12 pound (3 - 5 kg) Dorkie 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 Dorkie is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Briard is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Dorkie is between $32 - $42. This makes an average of $384 - $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.

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

Briard is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Dorkies make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Dorkies are not the best choice for families with kids.

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

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

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

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

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