Briard
Also called Berger de Brie and Chien Berger de Brie
- Great with kids
- Needs space
- Lots of grooming
The Briard is a large, muscular breed with a long, shaggy coat that is typically black, tawny, or gray. It is known for its loyalty and protective instincts.
- Weight
- 55–88 lb (25–40 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 22–27 in (56–69 cm)
- Life span
- 10–12 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Long
- Origin
- Brie, Île-de-France, France
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Lots of grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a little
- Drooling: Drools a little
Temperament
Alert
Faithful
Fearless
Intelligent
Loyal
Protective
Coat colours
Black, gray and tawny
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 66–88 lb (30–40 kg) | 55–77 lb (25–35 kg) |
| Height | 23–27 in (58–69 cm) | 22–26 in (56–65 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Briard
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Breeds of a similar size
All large breeds
Sources
- Official Standard of the Briard - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Briard - United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- BRIARD Official UKC Breed Standard (opens in a new tab)
- Briard Dog Breed - Hill's Pet (opens in a new tab)
- Briard Dog Breed and Characteristics - Showsight (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).