Briard Breed Information

The Briard breed loves being active, is muscular and has strong protective instinct. He is powerful, agile and alert, all of which are required by the herding dog.He is reserved with human strangers and other canine pets, so socialization from an early age is important.

AKC Breed Group: Herding.

Breed Weight: 75 - 100 lbs.

Breed Height: 22 - 27 inches.

Color(s): black, various shades of gray and tawny, basically all uniform colors except white.

Coat: double-coated; outercoat is coarse, hard, long, wavy and dry; undercoat is fine and dense.

Characteristics and temperaments: The Briad is tough, alert, loyal and independent. He is not a dog for everyone, and requires a firm owner that is able to lead. He loves to work and stay active.

Care: The coarse coat requires a bit more attention and careful groom to keep in good shape. Ears must be kept clean.

Training and activity: The dog needs patience and consistence to be trained properly. As a working dog, he love to swim and run. Too little activities will make him unhappy and restless. If you are going to adopt a puppy Briard, make sure you can give him sufficient activities and training. This dog can be aggressive and suspicious if not properly trained and socialized, but is a perfect companion otherwise.