Briard Dog

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Briard Dog
By Cindy- Lovabledogs.info

Gentle, loving, and devoted, the Briard is a that has lots of personality and is very independent. The Briard dogs are loyal and very devoted to their owners. Great protecters, the Briard dogs makes very effective watchdogs. The Briard is a very intelligent with a lively and spirited disposition. The Briard s can be serious and calm when he wants to be. The Briard are that will adapt well to their owner. They will be happy to go along with whatever the owner wants to do, whether its to sit indoors or go and enjoy some play and exercise. The high intelligence of the Briard means that he needs to have mental stimulation in the activities that the owner provides.
 
 As with most herding s, the Briard still has that herding instinct in him. The Briard dogs will often try and herd people or animals by pushing them with his head. These are a sensitive breed. The Briard dogs can also be quite confident, and in some cases can be a territorial dog. When it comes to other animals, the Briard tends to get along well that it has been raised with. The Briard dogs also gets along children that it has been raised with. When it comes to strangers, the Briard can be stand offish and reserved. The Briard has a good memory, which can help when it comes to training.
 
 The Briard Dog 
 The Briard or Chien Berger de Brie is a of handsome form. It is an old breed, used for guarding and herding stock in France. This was an "all rounder", a farm that had multiple tasks to accomplish. The Briard was a partner to the shepherd, relying on intelligence and its independent nature to get those tasks done. He was a family as well, going home at night to watch over the family and their household. A big-hearted and a gentle loving dog, the Briard makes a wonderful family pet and an excellent watchdog. His herding instincts are strong and he is happiest leading a busy, active life.
 
 
 Briard Skills
 The Briard has been used since early times as a guardian of the flocks and a herding dog. He has been the official of the French army and is somewhat rare today because so many Briard breed were lost in both world wars. Briards carried supplies to the front lines and served as sentry s due to their keen hearing, reputed to be the most acute of any breed. The Briard was used by the medical corps to search for wounded soldiers. Reports stress the amazing ability of the Briard to lead the corpsmen to those soldiers

who still had a spark of life in their bodies. Today, herding instincts and well-balanced temperament make him an ideal family and guardian of the home. The Briard is never too old to play, and is especially devoted to the children in his family.
 
 Briard Personality
 The Briard is tough, brave, alert, and loyal. They also possess an excellent memory and an ardent desire to please their master. With proper training and socialization, the Briard is a great pet that exists happily with other pets. However, the Briard can be slightly aggressive toward other dogs, and is suspicious of strangers.
 
 Briard Dog  Exercise Needs
 The Briard needs reasonable amounts of exercise. A companion who loves to heel down a country road, pushing at your knees, then running ahead, checking back constantly, he also has a deep capacity to join in the family rituals, and will follow you from room to room as you go about your business.
 
 Briard Dog Living Conditions
 The Briard seems equally at home in the city or the country, providing that he can be with his family. The Briard is quiet in the house and adapts quickly to its emotional climate. Although he has the physique necessary for an outdoor life, the Briard is, at heart, a house dog.
 
 Briard dogs Grooming Requirements
 Friends of the Briard call him "a heart wrapped in fur." His picturesque coat is coarse and strong, a true "goat's coat." Dirt and water do not readily cling to it, and if well-groomed it sheds very little. A owner has to take time for grooming to have an attractive and healthy dog. Expect the minimum time required to be two hours a week and much longer if you have been remiss. The well-groomed Briard is a beautiful animal, and, more important, a comfortable one.
 
 Briard Dog Health Issues
 With or without torsion, bloat occurs most commonly in the large, deep-chested breeds like the Briard. Do not allow your Briard to exercise strenuously before or after eating, nor after he has had a lot of water to drink. Some studies suggest avoiding dry foods with soybean meal as a main ingredient.

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