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| Breed: Briard | Group (AKC): Herding |  |
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| Country of Origin | France |
| Type of coat | Long and slightly wavy, and dry to the touch, with a fine, dense undercoat. |
| Grooming | Regularly brushing of the coat to keep it clean and mat free. |
| Average height | 23 - 27 inches |
| Average weight | 75 lbs. |
| Activity level | Very High |
| Watchdog | Very High |
| Protection | Very High |
| Intelligence | Low, Obedience - Very Low, Problem Solving - Medium |
| Trainability | He does not need as much exercise as some of the herding breeds, but he still needs the opportunity to stretch, have daily walks and run in open areas if possible. |
| Compatibility with children | Yes, good family dog and companion for children if socialized from a young puppy. He may try to herd younger children (this sounds very funny for some reason). |
| Character | Lively, protective |
| Ideal home environment | A home with a fenced yard is essential. He is not suited for a cramped environment nor to be left along for long periods of time. |
| Ideal owner | Lots of energy & patience |
| Links and resources | - To dig for further information click here
- Briard Club of America, Inc.
Correspondence Secretary, Julie Reconnu, 11383 S FM 148, Scurry, TX 75158, julierec@tvec.net - Briards West Breed Club
President: Steve Sivitz, 1405 Valle Grande, Escondido, Calif. 92025, briards@slip.net, (760)-480-9609
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