Briard

HISTORY

ORIGIN   FRANCE

GROUP  HERDING GROUP

Briards have been herding sheep in France since the Middle Ages. These are the most popular sheep dogs in France and they were named for the French Providence of Brie.

APPEARANCE(S)

Briards are large dogs with large heads and tall erect ears.

COLOR(S)

This breed can be seen in any color except white.

COAT

The most distinguishing mark about this breed is their long coat. The entire body is covered with long hair, even their eyes are covered in hair.

PERSONALITY

ACTIVITY LEVEL

Moderate

POSITIVES

This breed is very smart and loves to play, protect and herd.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Briards need a lot of training and they can be very standoffish of strangers.

IDEAL LIVING SITUATION

This breed would do well in country or city.

HELPFUL INFORMATION/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This breed needs daily exercise, and a lot of grooming.

BREED RELATED HEALTH CONCERNS

The following conditions are known to be seen in this breed, please look at our A to Z listing to find out detailed information.

• Bloat

• Hypothyroidism

• Hip Dysplasia

NATIONAL CLUBS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS

Briard Club of America, Inc.
4550 N Piedra Rd,
Sanger, CA 93657-9184

FUN FACT(S)

The Briard shares its namesake with the cheese named Brie.