Breed comparison
Briard vs Glen of Imaal Terrier
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
3Affection with family5
3Good with young children3
3Good with other dogs3
3Openness to strangers3
3Playfulness3
3Energy level3
3Trainability3
3Mental stimulation needs3
3Adaptability4
4Watchdog / protective3
1Barking2
1Shedding2
4Coat grooming3
2Drooling2
The biggest differences
- Affection with family: the Glen of Imaal Terrier scores 5 out of 5, the Briard 3.
They score the same on good with young children, good with other dogs, openness to strangers, playfulness, energy level, trainability.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Briard if you want less dog hair, you want a quieter dog, you want a more protective watchdog. Pick the Glen of Imaal Terrier if you live in a smaller home or move often.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.