Faithful
Intelligent
Obedient
Fearless
Loyal
Protective

Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Quick
Lively
Inquisitive
Bold
Fearless
Keen

sheepdog

Rat Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier

1300s

Unknown

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Gray
Cream

Black
White
Brown
Cream
Red

Briards are known for their coat length.

Wire Foxy Rat Terriers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wavy

Wiry

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.

A Wire Foxy Rat Terrier can have a litter of 5-7 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.

Briards are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Wire Foxy Rat Terriers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Panosteitis
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Distichiasis
Lens Luxation
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Corneal Dystrophy

Cataracts

Eye
Hip
Knee
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Blood Analysis
Wellness Check
Full Physical Examination regarding joint movement around the hip and kneecap
Eye and Otoscopic Examination

Briard has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Wire Foxy Rat Terrier has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Briards sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Wire Foxy Rat Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Cuddling, Hikes, Walks

Fetch

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Wire Foxy Rat Terrier, it's at least 7 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.

In general most Wire Foxy Rat Terriers usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Briards have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Wire Foxy Rat Terrier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Wire Foxy Rat Terrier should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Flea Comb
Dematter
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Scissors
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.

For an average 10-25 pound (5 - 11 kg) Wire Foxy Rat Terrier feed 1 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 cost of a Wire Foxy Rat Terrier is somewhere $2.80 - $4.20 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 average per month expenses of a Wire Foxy Rat Terrier is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 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.

Briards can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

The Wire Foxy Rat Terrier is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Briards are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Wire Foxy Rat Terriers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Briards are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Wire Foxy Rat Terriers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Briards have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Wire Foxy Rat Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.