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
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.
CARE OF THE COAT
Every young dog should be introduced to the brush while his coat is still soft and not too long. If the owner can convey to the dog the more pleasant side of this slightly different form of stroking, the dog will accept and even like the grooming later in life.
If something gets caught in the coat during outdoor activities, it can usually be removed with fingers or a comb. Look primarily for the genetic disposition of the ancestors and a previous balanced nutritional intake of food behind the quality of his coat. These are also reasons to choose a Briard with a pedigree from a serious breeder.
One cannot fail to notice its graceful movement, which stands out thanks to its coat (hair), which underlines its overall elegance and charm. This makes him distinctive and an ignorant person would certainly not classify him in FCI group 1 where he belongs.
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. :-)
