Briard Breed Information & Characteristics

The Briard is a breed that has an average risk of becoming obese. Daily walks and a balanced diet of quality dry dog food can help maintain a healthy weight. An active lifestyle and monitoring weight regularly is recommended.

Unfortunately, the Briard is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Faithful
Intelligent
Obedient
Fearless
Loyal
Protective

Briard dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Briard. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

The Briard dog is one of the best choice if you want a good watchdog. This breed will keep watch over you and your family at all times. This breed takes this task seriously and will typically perform its guarding duty with little to no training. This dog will require obedience training, or you can consider guard dog training to sharpen its skills.

France

sheepdog

1300s

Herding (AKC:1906)
Gun Dog Breeds (UKC)

Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black
Gray
Cream

The coat of a Briard dog is generally known for its length.

Wavy

A Briard can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

The adaptability of Briard dogs is a well-known trait, they are known for being able to adjust well to different living environments and lifestyle changes.

The Briard is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Panosteitis
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Corneal Dystrophy

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Hip
Knee
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Briards are known for their high energy levels, so if you're looking for a more low-key dog, this breed may not be the best choice.

Briard have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Briard needs a high level of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They also make great companions for people who lead an active lifestyle and enjoy running, hiking or other outdoor activities. These breeds are not suitable for people with sedentary lifestyle or those who live in small apartments

Briards dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

The Briard is a breed of dog that is characterized by its minimal drooling, making it an ideal choice for people who dislike drool marks on their clothing.

Briards tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

These dogs are known for being extremely protective and make excellent guard dogs. They possess a strong instinct to defend their territory and owners and have a high level of vigilance and alertness.

Cuddling, Hikes, Walks

Briards are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Briard, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Briards usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

This breed is known for having high grooming needs.

Ideally, Briard should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Flea Comb
Dematter
Nail Clipper

For an average 75-100 pound (34 - 45 kg) Briard feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Briard is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Briard is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Briard breed is considered very intelligent and easy to train.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

It's not recommended to keep the Briard in an apartment, but this breed make good apartment dogs as long as they get to spend a good amount of time outside of the apartment. Briards living in apartments will need plenty of physical exercise and stimulation throughout the day to remain happy and well-behaved.

Briards are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Briards are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Briards are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Briards are below average friendly around strangers. Keen of eye and sharp of tongue, most Briards are very quick to announce strangers at the door. Once the visitor comes in, some Briards will be friendly and outgoing. But many others have the standoffish or suspicious towards strangers.

Briards have an average level of playfulness. The Briards, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Briard dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.