Vital Stats
Height: 22 to 27 inches at shoulder
Weight: 70 to 100 pounds
Coat: long and wavy
Life span: 10 to 12 years or more
Summary
Underneath the Briard’s long, shaggy coat lies a bold spirit and keen intelligence. True to his French roots, he can be aloof with strangers, but is affectionate and loving toward members of his pack.
Bred as a herding and guard dog to protect flocks and fight off predators, he was adopted as a working dog during World War I and used by troops as sentries, ammunition carriers, messengers, and medic dogs.
Today, the Briard enjoys the life of a companion dog, but he shows his versatility and working nature with his great successes in obedience, agility, conformation, herding, carting, and tracking competitions. Full Briard profile on DogTime.com
| Dog friendly: |  (5.0 / 5) |
| Amount of shedding: |  (4.0 / 5) |
| Ease of training: | (4.0 / 5) |
| Intelligence: | (4.0 / 5) |
| Need for exercise: | (4.0 / 5) |
| Predatory tendencies: | (4.0 / 5) |
| Sensitivity: | (4.0 / 5) |
| Tendency to bark or howl: | (4.0 / 5) |
| Watchdog ability: | (4.0 / 5) |
| Potential for weight gain: |  (3.0 / 5) |
| Friendly toward strangers: | (3.0 / 5) |
| Good for new owners: | (3.0 / 5) |
| Apartment appropriate: | (3.0 / 5) |
| Drooling potential: | (3.0 / 5) |
| Average: |  (3.7 / 5) |
