Briards - Rescue Dogs
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Svallisen's Briard
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Briards rescue organizations may involve a group of individual volunteers. Rescuers should provide foster homes for Briards that need new homes. Normally, they provide necessary veterinary care, vaccinations, heartworm testing, spaying and neutering. As rescues have limited rescue resources, donations are always welcomed. Besides money, you can donate dog food, toys and any equipment that is suitable for a dog.
Most rescue dogs are available at six months or older. Chances are slim that you will find a puppy in a shelter. This is considered an advantage, as there is no need to worry about housebreaking and teaching a puppy some basics of doggy behavior in the house. Other than that, there are more hardships you will face and will have to overcome with a rescue Briard. Rescue dogs are hurt, because their former owners have abandoned them.
The reasons Briards end up in rescues can be the following: the family could not find time for the dog any more, and their expectations turned out different from what they got with a Briard. It could happen that the family did not take the time to train the dog and over a period of time it became difficult to handle the dog. Also, the Briard's owners' living conditions could have changed.
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Svallisen's Briard
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Briards - Breed History
Known as the Chien Berger de Brie in France, his native land, Briard, the breed evolved by natural selection for its herding and guarding abilities. Although most of the early history is unwritten, tapestries show the Emperor Charlemagne with Briards more than 1200 years ago. Stone chiselings depicted the shaggy dogs and folk songs praised them. Thomas Jefferson, a former ambassador to France, is believed to be the first to bring Briards to the US; he used them to tend his flocks of Merino sheep at Monticello.
Briards - Clubs Links
Atlantic States Briard Club - Oldest Regional Briard Club in America. Information on the club, pictures and general breed information.
Atlantic States Briard Club - Provides membership information, the breed standard, and photographs. Look for pedigrees for predominant dogs from local breeders.
Briard Club of California - Club information, activities, results, photo gallery, and breed history, information, care, and training.
Briard Club of California - Get a history of this Southern California club, a breed overview, photos, articles, results, activity descriptions, links, and a membership form.
Czech Briard Club - Club information, breed standard and history, studs, kennels, competitions, photographs, and links. In English and Czech.
Finnish Briard Club - Established in 1981, the Club publishes a quartely club magazine, holds an annual specialty show, and organizes working and temperament testing. in English and Finnish.
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Svallisen's Briard
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German Briard Club - Club information, breed history and standard, show terms, breeder's list, and links. In English and German.
UK Briard Association - Features breeders, health issues, and show results.
Briards - Rescues Links
Briard Rescue and Haven - A non-profit corporation established to provide a safe place for Briards during their time of transition.
Briard Rescue Groups - Contains contact information on Briard rescues.
Briards - General Information Links
AKC Standard - Contains the breed standard of appearance and temperament.
Briard - Mon Jovis Kennels - Educational site on briards, with history and pointers to sources of additional information from breeders in Sheridan, CA.
Briard Homepage - Features advice for new pet owners, American show results and health care information. Look up the pedigrees of over 20,000 dogs.
Beaugency Briards - Established in 1983 with a focus on sound temperment. Photos of past and present dog. Concise essay on care, upbringing and history. Dogs include British and French bloodlines.
Briards - Description, temperament, health problems, grooming basics and more.
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Svallisen's Briard
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Briards des Cedres de la Montagne Noire - Photo galleries, and general breed information. In French and English. France.
Briards Online - What to expect when living with a Briard, health concerns, photo gallery, finding the right breeder, breeder list, artwork, and links.
Eiledon Briards - Breeds according to FCI and AKC standards for conformation, temperament, working ability, and soundness. Includes photos, litter announcements, and tips for appropriate care.
Mon Jovis Briards - Breed history, standard, photographs of dogs and other information, plus links to Briard clubs. California.
The Briard - Contains short description of the Briard breed.
