Guide Note

The Briard is a medium-sized, rugged, affectionate dog, with rough coat. Originally from France and used for herding, this breed is loyal and protective, nicknamed "a heart wrapped in fur."¹

Fast Facts

Average weight 75-100 lbs
Colors black, gray, or tawny
Life Expectancy 10-12 yrs
Excellent watchdog
Was used by French army as a messenger and guard²
Both Charlemagne and Napoleon are thought to have owned Briards³

Famous Face

The Briard, beloved for over a thousand years by the French, has also worked its way into American popular culture, where its loving temperament and shaggy visage have led to some high-profile on-screen roles. These include "Ruff" from the 1993 film adaptation of Dennis the Menace (played by a dog named Rosie, opposite Walter Matthau), "Fang" in the 1960s spy send-up Get Smart, and the beleaguered "Buck" from Married... with Children.⁴

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Briard

The Mahalo Top 7

Official Site: Briard Club of America (BCA)
American Kennel Club (AKC): Briard
Wikipedia: Briard
Dogster: Briard
Briard.com: Briard Information
Breeder Retriever: Briards
Animal Planet: Briard

Briard Background and Characteristics

BCA: Briard Information
Briard.com: Living with the Briard
Dog Owners Guide: Briard
AKC: Briard History and Colors and Markings

Briard Rescue and Adoption

Barkbytes: Briard Rescue Organization
Briard Rescue.com: Briard Rescue and Haven
BCA: Briard Rescue Trust
Canadian Briard Club (CBC): Briard Breeders List
AKC: Briard Breeder Information

Briard Care and Special Needs

The Briard Medical Trust: Briard Medical Articles
Wag My Tail: Briard Grooming Guide
Groomers Lounge.com: Briard grooming by Calysta
Eiledon Briards: Feeding Recommendations
Atlantic States Briard Club: Socialization
AKC: Briard Products

Briard Health

Canada's Guide to Dogs: Briard Health Concerns
K9Web: Health
The Briard Medical Trust: Bloat
Briard.com: Health Concerns of the Briard
Briard World: Briard health information

Briard Blogs, Forums and Articles

Briard.com: Is the Briard Right for You?
Atlantic States Briard Club: Your Voice and Your Dog
The Friendly Briard Club: Briard Forums

Briard Photos and Videos

Google Image Search: Briards
Flickr: Briard Photos
The Friendly Briard Club: Briard Photo Gallery
YouTube: Briard Betty (Time 2:21)

Briard History and Trivia

AKC: Briard Did You Know?
Briard World: 27 reasons to get a Briard
Austrailian Briards: A Brief History of the Briard

Briard Related Merchandise

Cafe Press: Briard T-Shirts and Gifts
Amazon.com: Briard Books
Dog Decor: Briard Gifts
Animal Den: Briard Gift Products

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