Canaan has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

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

Alert
Devoted
Vigilant
Cautious
Quick

Faithful
Intelligent
Obedient
Fearless
Loyal
Protective

Canaans are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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.

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Amber

Black

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Brown

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Brown
Red
Pied
White

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Gray
Cream

Canaans have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Briards are known for their coat length.

Straight

Wavy

A Canaan can have a litter of 12-14 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.

Canaans 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 And Elbow Dysplasia

Panosteitis
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Patellar Luxation
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Epilepsy

Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Corneal Dystrophy

Blood
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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Eye Examination
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Canaan 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.

Canaans need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

Sniffing, Road trips, Hiking, Long walks

Cuddling, Hikes, Walks

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Canaan, 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 Canaans 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 Canaan is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Canaan 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.

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Flea Comb
Dematter
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Canaan 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 Canaan is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

Canaan has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Briard is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Canaans 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.

Canaans 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.

Canaans 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.

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

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

Canaans are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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

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