Characteristics

Briards are among the most intellectual dog breeds. They pick up new skills quickly and do well in a number of disciplines, including obedience, agility, and herding. Because of their high level of intellect, they can be taught new skills and adapted to new settings with relative ease.

Briards are known for their unwavering devotion to their family and the people they love.They get very attached to their owners and would protect them at all costs. Because of their vigilance and alertness, they make great security dogs.

Mild-mannered: Briards may have a protective nature, but they're really quite a docile and loving breed. Their reputation for being welcoming and understanding of youth is justified. To guarantee they can communicate effectively with individuals of varying ages, they need to be properly socialised and trained.

Highly active, Briards need daily walks and playtime with their human companions to maintain a healthy body and mind. Their activity level ranges from moderate to high, and they delight in pursuits like extended strolls, sprints, and canine athletics.

Briards are known to be fiercely independent and even obstinate at times. Due to their tendency to demand their autonomy, they may need a stern and constant trainer. They respond well to training approaches based on positive reinforcement.

Briards have an innate need to guard their pack and their territory. They have a reputation for being watchful and protective of their owners, always sounding the alarm at the first sign of trouble. Their natural protective instincts must be taught to them and harnessed via early socialisation and training.

Versatile: Briards are excellent service dogs because of their adaptability. Their herding tendencies, for which they were originally developed, have survived to the present day. They perform well in these roles, as well as in dog sports, rehabilitation, and search-and-rescue missions.

The Briard's double coat is thick and coarse, so it needs frequent brushing to stay in excellent shape. The coat has two purposes: first, it shields the dog from the elements; second, it defines the breed