Briard – Berger de Brie
is an elegant, intelligent and loyal companion for a wide group of people, from active people to seniors and small children.
He is a dog who loves his master and his "pack". Briard is adaptable, empathetic and extremely teachable…
He is even used abroad as an assistance dog for people with physical disabilities.
ORIGIN AND HISTORY OF THE BRIARD BREED
ORIGIN AND HISTORY OF THE BRIARD BREED
His origins come from a very old group of European sheepdogs. Briard is described in archival records as early as the 14th century. In the past he was mainly a helper of shepherds.
The Briard is a teachable and brave dog with a certain natural degree of distrust of strangers/others. He should not be fearful, aggressive, or nervous, but inappropriate care, as with any dog, can bring out such traits. This dog is easy to teach, shows great ability to perse-vere, and is naturally protective of his family as well as the house and yard.
The relationship with his owner can be very intensive.
IS CARE OF BRIARD LONG FUR A PROBLEM?
Taking care of the coat (hair) is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. It just takes a watchful eye of the owner and regular brushing. The big advantage is that, unlike short-haired breeds, the coat does not get stuck in indoor materials and does not require significant activity to remove.
If he does get something caught in his coat during outdoor activities, it is usually removable with fingers or a comb. Look primarily for the genetic disposition of the ancestors and, of course, previous nutritional intake, either prenatally or during lactation, behind the quality of his coat. These are the reasons to choose a Briard with a pedigree from a serious breeder.
One cannot help but notice his graceful movement, which stands out thanks to his coat (hair), which accentuates his overall elegance and charm. This makes him characteristic, and the uninformed would definitely not classify him as a working dog, where he belongs according to the FCI.
CARE AND ACCESS IS IMPORTANT
At the time of development during the first year of life, it is necessary to take care of a nutritional-ly balanced diet and also adequate physical activity.
All these factors influence the quality of the bones and joints.It is the recommendation of experienced breeders and veterinarians for the proper "maturation" of your dog's joints. This is generally true for all large breed dogs.
By taking care of the first year of life, you will prevent future health problems and thus vet interventions. A responsible owner can influence the quality of life of his dog and, last but not least, the state of his wallet.
Today's Briard has changed the herd and the shepherd for a family, but the need to protect his pack has remained intact. A more detailed description of the Briard breed you can find in the standard, link below. :-)
