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BRIARD
Characteristics,
care, health & breeder listings below.
 | AKC
Height:
Ideally, males 23 to 27 inches at the withers; bitches 22 to 25 1/2 inches
Color: All
uniform colors are permitted except white. The colors are black,
various shades of gray, and various shades of tawny. The deeper
shades of each color are preferred. Combinations of two of these
colors are permitted, provided there are no marked spots and the
transition from one color to another takes place gradually and
symmetrically. |
| Basic
Requirements: Weekly
to bi-weekly brushing to prevent tangles. Coat doesn't shed a lot.
Briards need a well-fenced yard in which they can run and exercise.
Early, consistent training is recommended. |
| Temperament:
Briards are
generally reserved with strangers. They are loyal to their owners;
although at times they may try to take the upper hand. They possess
strong, protective instincts for guarding the home or police work.
Good with children when they are raised with them. |
| Health:
(Health Dictionary click here)
Average
lifespan is 11 years. Watch for Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Von
Willenbrands, PRA, Thyroid Problems, Allergies, Cancer |
Briard
Club of America, Inc., www.briardclubofamerica.org/
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