Briard Shepherd Dog Breed Information

The Briard Shepherd is a “hairy heart-shaped dog”: this is how they describe this sheep dog, in its French fatherland.

Height, weight: up to 68 cm high; weighs up to 34 kg. Muscular and well proportioned.

Fur, color: thick, long, and feels somewhat like a goats. All the standard colors, except for white; its preferably recommended for them to have a darker color.

Appropriate for: people who know a lot about dogs, intuitive and with a firm hand.

Not Appropriate for: the rest, precipitants, and for lazy people.

As a member of the family: a tough dog, with a tender heart. Ideal domestic dog. Above anything else, it loves its owners. Hates to be alone. Excellent with children. It is a good watch dog of the house and those who reside in it.

Breed’s character: lively and spirited. Intelligent. Very temperamental. This dog, along with the Sheep Dog of Brie, appears in the Middle Ages, protecting herds and cattle. And was also used as a official watch dog in the French army. Because of its past sense of guardian over herds, it’s recommended to start off socializing with it from an early age.
Common sicknesses: it is a very healthy dog.
Life expectancy: up to 14 years.