Briard Dog Breed Information:
Underneath the Briard’s long, shaggy coat lies a bold spirit and keen intelligence. True to their French roots, they can be aloof with strangers, but are affectionate and loving toward members of their pack. Even though these are purebred dogs, you may find them in the care of shelters or rescue groups.
Briard Dog Group: Herding Dogs.
Briard Height: 22 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder.
Briard Weight: 70 to 100 pounds.
Briard Life Span: 10 to 12 years.
More About This Dog Breed:
The Briard needs daily grooming. Although his coat is considered low- to non-shedding, it tangles and matts easily. If you do not have the time or patience for grooming, consider another breed. The Briard must be socialized early to avoid aggression toward people or animals he doesn't know. Briards were bred to be guard dogs and still take this role seriously. The Briard enjoys being with his owner. He does best when he is allowed to hang out with the people he loves.
Briard History:
The Briard originated in France and can be dated back to the 8th century. He was known as the Chien Berger De Brie, which is believed to be derived from his place of origin, the region of Brie (although the Briard was found in many parts of France).
Briard Size:
Males stand 23 to 27 inches tall and females stand 22 to 25.5 inches tall. Most Briards weigh between 70 and 90 pounds, though some males can reach 100 pounds.
Briard Personality:
The typical Briard is brave, loyal, and intelligent. He is good-natured and loving with his family, and thrives on participating in family activities. In spite of his large size, he is essentially a housedog. Temperament is affected by a number of factors, including heredity, training, and socialization.
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Briard Health:
Briards are generally healthy, but like all breeds, they're prone to certain health conditions. Not all Briards will get any or all of these diseases:
Hip Dysplasia.
Elbow Dysplasia.
Congenital Stationary Night Blindness (CSNB).
Hypothyroidism.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA).
Von Willebrand's Disease.
Cancer.
Gastric Torsion.
Briard Care:
The Briard can adapt to city or country life. He is a fairly calm breed when inside, but he does need 30 to 60 minutes of exercise daily. Dog sports, especially herding trials, are a good outlet for his energy and hone his natural herding ability.
Briard Feeding:
Recommended daily amount: 3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Briard Coat Color And Grooming:
Although considered a low- to non-shedding breed, the Briard has an outer coat and undercoat. The outer coat is slightly wavy with a coarse texture, about six inches long, while the undercoat is soft and fine. You'll see it in a variety of colors, or combination of colors, including black and shades of gray and tawny.Brush your Briard's teeth at least two or three times a week to remove tartar buildup and the bacteria that lurk inside it.Trim nails once or twice a month if your dog doesn't wear them down naturally to prevent painful tears and other problems.
Briard with Children And Other Pets:
As with every breed, you should always teach children how to approach and touch dogs, and always supervise any interactions between dogs and young children to prevent any biting or ear or tail pulling on the part of either party. If the Briard is raised with other dogs and pets, and learns they are members of his pack, he gets along fairly well.