Briards

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Briards - General Description

Briards are herding dogs with a long slightly wavy double coat. The coat color can be black, tawny or gray. The Briard is a good farm worker thanks to its herding instinct. An exceptional hearing ability enables these dogs to make excellent watchdogs. These dogs are alert and vigorous. They are muscular and strong in bone. Briards display strength and agility typical of herding dogs. The Briard's chest is broad and deep. The neck is well constructed. The well-feathered tail is uncut. The dog carries its tail low with an upward swirl at the tip. It forms a letter "J" when viewed from the dog's right side.

Photo source:
Bergers de Brie at Bergers

The Briard's muzzle is rather wide. The mustache and beard are the hallmarks of the breed. The dog's eyes are set apart. They should not be narrow or slanted. The eye color is black or black-brown. Yellow or spotted eyes are a disqualification. Ears are set high and firm at the base. The black nose is squarish. The teeth are strong, meeting in a scissors bite.

Height: 24-27 inches
Weight: 75 pounds
Life Span: 10-12 years

Briards - Temperament

Briard Dogs are smart, obedient and faithful to their master. The Briard tends to display its herding instinct and skills even if it is kept merely as pets. Briards are kind and spirited dogs. Briards are known to possess great memory and a constant desire to please their owner. Briards are usually reserved with strangers. However, Brairds love and are affectionate toward those they know well.

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