The Briard is an ancient breed of France and for centuries has been sheep herding dog, guardian of flock and home, and all-around farm dog. Reported to be owned by Napoleon and brought to the U.S. by Thomas Jefferson, the Briard was the official dog of the French Army. Distinguishing characteristics include a large head, long wavy coat, double dew claws on each rear leg, and a crook at the end of the tail. His intelligence, loyalty, strength, agility, power and flexibility allow him to keep on the move for long hours as he keeps his flock within the boundaries of his pastures.
Briard
Herding
Meet the Briard
Breed Group:
Herding
Breed Personality:
Easy to groom, Courageous, Friendly, Sociable
Breed Specifics
Max Life Expectancy
(years): 12
(years): 12
Max Height
(inches): 27
(inches): 27
Max Weight
(lbs): 100
(lbs): 100
Main Breed Characteristics
Good with Children (3/5)
Good with Other Dogs (3/5)
Shedding (1/5)
Grooming Needs (4/5)
Coat Length (1/5)
Good with Strangers (3/5)
Playfulness (3/5)
Protectiveness (4/5)
Trainability (3/5)
Energy Level (3/5)
Barking Level (1/5)
Breed Variations
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