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The Briard a big-hearted, gentle loving dog. Briards are totally devoted and loyal to their owners and will guard them with their life. Intelligent and easy to train, the Briard makes and a wonderful family pet and excellent watchdog. Their herding instincts are strong and it would be wise to give them plenty of space.
Other Names: Berger de Brie
Height: 23 - 27 inches
Weight: 75 lbs.
Colors: Solid black, or with white hairs scattered through black coat; fawn in all shades.
Coat: Long and slightly wavy, and dry to the touch, with a fine, dense undercoat.
Temperament: Briards are lively, protective
With Children: Yes, good family dog and companion for children if socialized from a young puppy. They may try to herd younger children.
With Pets: Yes
Special Skills: Herding dog, guard dog, and family pet.
Watch-dog: Very High
Guard-dog: Very High
Care and Training: Regularly brushing of the Briards coat is necessary to keep them clean and mat free. Briards do not need as much exercise as some of the herding breeds, but they still need the opportunity to stretch, have daily walks and run in open areas if possible.
Learning Rate: Low, Obedience - Very Low, Problem Solving - Medium
Activity: Very High
Living Environment: A home with a fenced yard is essential. The Briard is not suited for a cramped environment nor to be left along for long periods of time.
Health Issues: Occasionally progressive retinal atrophy, hip dysplasia.
Life Span: 10 -12 years
Litter Size: 8 - 10
Country of Origin: France
History: Lineage goes back more than 1,000 years. They claim their ancestry to the rough-coated sheepdogs which were brought to Europe accompanying Asian invaders in the Middle Ages. In native France Briards have long been regarded as a shepherd dog. The name Briard came to be used in 1989 when people started calling him the chien berger de Brie (shepherd dog of Brie).
First Registered by the AKC: 1928
AKC Group: Herding Group
Class: Herding
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 1), KC (GB), UKC
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