Briard - Essential Facts You Should Know

The Briard (also called the "Berger de Brie") is
part of the herding dog breed group. They have a
shaggy coat that looks like a haystack. The breed
is thought to have first came into existence in
the 1300s. They were first raised for guarding
homes and sheep. In the modern day they are
popular as a family guard dog, herding sheep,
police work or search and rescue. Attributes
like their shaggy coat and fearless nature are
what they are identifiable by. They are a
descendant of the Berger Picard, Beauceron and
Barbet and are thought to have come from France
during the 1300s.

They are categorized as a large sized breed of
dog. The official male guidelines are 23-27
inches high and a weight of 75-100 pounds,
whereas the female dimensions are 22-25.5 inches
high with a weight of 50-65 pounds. Their
character is famously known as being protective
and loyal. They are typically reserved or
suspicious towards people they haven't met, and
this can make them suitable as a protection dog.
In comparison with all other dogs, they're
identified as being quite smart, and score 30th
when being trained to learn new obedience
commands.

They're gentle with kids, and that can make them
suitable as a family pet. They don't mix well
with other pets such as other dogs they may
become aggressive with. One demanding assignment
is looking after their coat. They need frequent
brushing through their coat once every day, and
full grooming every 6 to 8 weeks. They love to
have a good backyard so they have plenty of
space, but can be suitable for living in an
apartment.

They're for the most part shorter-lived, as with
a good number of large sized dog breeds, with an
expected life of 10-12 years. They're vulnerable
to eye problems, bloat or hypothyroidism, but
their primary health issue is hip dysplasia.
They take pleasure in activities like agility,
herding, swimming or jogging. To prevent the
development of hyperactivity, they call for long
walks each day owing to their medium level of
energy.

You need to be prepared to give them firm
leadership and a lot of grooming if you choose
to buy the Briard. They're less suitable for
multiple pet households, but a good choice for
active owners who can be their confident leader.
Perhaps the greatest reason people find this
breed particularly attractive is it makes a good
family watch dog due to its protective and loyal
nature.


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