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	Briard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Throughout history, the Briard has retained an appropriate balance of size and build that is required for both herding and protection of their flocks.
		Being aloof with strangers, it is important that the Briard be introduced to several different individuals of all ages and in all types of situations.
		Briards should be walked as often as possible, to many different places, and they will develop into a well rounded animal.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Briard (952 words)

	Briard, Dog Breed Information Center®, Briards
		Briards are really dedicated to their families and tend to be, at best, disinterested in other people.
		Briards view strangers as suspicious and can be a bit dog aggressive, but with the right handler it will blossom into a first-class pet that can happily coexist with other pets.
		The Briard is named either for Aubry of Montdidier, a man who was supposed to have owned an early Briard, or for the French province of Brie, although the dog probably does not originate in that locale.
	www.dogbreedinfo.com /briard.htm (931 words)

	Breed History-British Briard Club
		The Briard is an old French breed which goes back in history as far as Charlemagne, having been seen in tapestries of that period, history also attributes two Briards to Napoleon.
		A wonderful working dog, the Briard is the most numerous of the French sheepdog breeds and has been used throughout the centuries as a shepherding dog, as well as a guardian of the flock and the homestead.
		Briards have double dew claws on the hind legs and single dew claws on their front and these must be clipped from time to time.
	www.thebritishbriardclub.org.uk /4667.html?sessionidkey=sessionidval (2076 words)

	Briard Information
		Briards carried supplies to the front lines and served as sentry dogs due to their keen hearing, reputed to be the most acute of any breed.
		The Briard is one of the few dogs that lives life with an air of independence and is apt to look on you more as a companion than a master.
		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.
	www.briardclubofamerica.org /breedinfo.htm (1043 words)

	Briards: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?
		Most Briards are territorial with other animals, but usually good with the pets in their own family, if raised with them.
		Briards were never intended to be simply household pets.
		Briards definitely shed, though some of the shed hair gets caught in the long wavy coat rather than ending up on your floor.
	www.yourpurebredpuppy.com /reviews/briards.html (991 words)

	Appearance of the Briard (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		An oversize Briard would be unable to move with the speed and agility necessary to control a flock of sheep.
		The head of the Briard can be viewed as two rectangles, a larger one forming the skull and a smaller one the muzzle.
		The Briard is always loving, but some are sweet couch potatoes, while others clearly show that they could spend all day tending a flock of sheep with little or no human direction.
	www.briard.com /Appearance.htm (871 words)

	Briard Working Standard (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Briards were used in all types of herding situations, having the ability to learn many commands and fulfill the jobs expected of them.
		The Briard was also used to move large flocks of sheep in areas of France that had wide grazing pastures and mountain pastures in summer.
		Briards exhibit a natural "power" and sheep move readily away from them, even if the dog is out of the normal flight zone of the sheep.
	www.briardworld.com /herding/workstan.html (690 words)

	Dog Owner's Guide Profile: The Briard
		The Briard was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1928, and the first AKC registered litter was born that year.
		The Briard is "vigorous and alert, powerful without coarseness, strong in bone and muscle, exhibiting the strength and agility required of the herding dog," according to the AKC standard.
		Today Briards should be well-adjusted, obedient, loving members of the householdhardly the same expectations that the French shepherd had when he left his dog alone on a hillside with a large flock of sheep and potential predators.
	www.canismajor.com /dog/briard.html (2390 words)

	NZKC - Breed Standard - Briard - Working
		The Briard has also been used by the French Army as a sentry, a messenger, and to search for wounded soldiers amongst the dead on the battlefield utilising its acute sense of hearing.
		Briards are a spirited breed, especially during puppy-hood, and this exuberance, combined with their size and strength, may cause difficulties if the household has a combination of pre school-age children and the steep learning curve of first-time dog ownership.
		One of the greatest joys in a Briard’s life is to be with its owner, so although it can sleep outside at night if required, it needs to be indoors as part of the family whenever they are home.
	www.nzkc.org.nz /br518.html (965 words)

	Really a Briard?
		Briards WANT to be your constant companion but it is a good idea for them to have "alone time." With a puppy this is best spent in a crate with safe and appropriate toys.
		The Briard will generally position their body between a deemed potential threat and anyone they deem vulnerable (owner, children or a smaller or less dominant canine companion.) Biting is not acceptable and the well raised Briard knows this but “warning” of various sorts are certainly acceptable to a threat they deem real in their mind.
		Briards tend to be bred by people who are devoted to the breed, who compete in multiple expensive activities with their dogs and who complete health clearances before doing a breeding.
	www.briardsbriards.com /really_a_briard.htm (6026 words)

	Briard Dog Breeders (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Briards are totally devoted and loyal to their owners and will guard them with their life.
		Briards do not need as much exercise as some of the herding breeds, but they still need the opportunity to stretch, have daily walks and run in open areas if possible.
		The Briard is not suited for a cramped environment nor to be left along for long periods of time.
	dogbreedersdirectory.com /briard.htm (283 words)

	American Kennel Club - Briard
		In males the length of the body, measured from the point of the shoulder to the point of the buttock, is equal to or slightly more than his height at the withers.
		The correct length of a good head, measured from the occiput to the tip of the nose, is about forty (40%) percent of the height of the dog at the withers.
		Topline--the Briard is constructed with a very slight incline, downward from the prominent withers to the back which is straight, to the broad loin and the croup which is slightly inclined.
	www.akc.org /breeds/briard/index.cfm (1470 words)

	Breed Profile: Briard
		The Briard is distinctive in appearance- the eyebrows and beard give the breed a typical expression and the tail has a small hook at the end, called a crochet.
		Briards learn easily and training should begin at a very young age.
		The Briard is a dog of handsome form- vigorous and alert, powerful without coarseness, strong in bone and muscle, and exhibits the strength and agilty required of the herding dogs.
	www.sidyboysfoolin.com /Briard.html (420 words)

	BRIARD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Briard vaikutti edellisen kerran 80-luvun lopulla, ja meininkiä pidettiin Suomessa punkin tulemisen alkusoittona.
		Briard is said to be the first punk band in Andy's and Pete's native country Finland.
		Briard Revisited is one of their most brilliant projects up to date.
	www.sjoki.uta.fi /~latvis/yhtyeet/Briard.html (1197 words)

	Briard (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Briard is totally devoted and loyal to their owners and will guard them with their life.
		The Briard does not need as much exercise as some of the herding breeds, but they still need the opportunity to stretch, have daily walks and run in open areas if possible.
		The Briard claims their ancestry to the rough-coated sheepdogs which were brought to Europe accompanying Asian invaders in the Middle Ages.
	www.puppieswanted.com /briard.htm (273 words)

	Briard Photo And Picture Contest (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Briard has a strong character, and is happiest leading a busy, active life.
		A Briard's coat requires regular grooming or the hair that is shed will cause matting, which is difficult to remove.
		Even a Briard who is strictly a companion, will display his herding instincts, often pushing his owner with his head to give him direction.
	www.astralenterprise.com /briard.htm (174 words)

	rec.pets.dogs: Briards Breed-FAQ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Briards are medium to large in size (bitches 22-25.5 inches, dogs 23-27 inches tall) and have a distinctive long coat that comes in tawny, grey, fl, or a combination of those colors.
		Briards are among the more uncommon of the American Kennel Club breeds, with only about 300 being registered per year in the U.S. They are relatively more common in Western Europe, with populations also present in the U.K. and Australia.
		The Briard is one of the oldest of the herding breeds.
	www.faqs.org /faqs/dogs-faq/breeds/briards (3445 words)

	Color (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		A Briard can also be fairly clear, but have some fl on the ears, beard, and tail.
		White is not a correct color, although some Briards, especially at about 2 years, are such a light tawny as to look white.
		When walking a tawny Briard, even small children want to pet it, often acting as if it is a stuffed animal to hug and kiss.
	www.briard.com /color.htm (721 words)

	Briard Club of California Obedience (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		This is particularly true of the Briard because of their size, strength, and strong will.
		Briards have a good memory and a strong sense of fairness.
		Briards are working dogs and seem to enjoy having a job or a function to perform.
	www.briardclubofca.org /obedienc.shtm (455 words)

	Briard breed information and lists of available Briard dogs, puppies, stud dogs and breeders
		It is important that when contacting a Briard breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
		Please don't purchase your Briard from a petstore which commonly are known to support Briard puppy mills.
		Briard is "intelligent, easily trained, faithful, gentle, and obedient," according to the AKC breed standard--quite...
	www.wellbredpets.com /briard-breed-information.html (778 words)

	Briard Stamps
		The official word from Korea is that this is a Briard, but gosh, that must be a wild guess.
		One of the oldest Briard stamp is this one from Laos, issued in 1986.
		Monaco has put out two Briard stamps over the years, and this first one was issued in 1977 to commemorate the Exposition Canine Internationale.
	www.animalstamps.com /Briard.htm (2574 words)

	Briard Puppies For Sale
		If you are a Briard breeder you may place your Briard puppies for sale to find quality loving homes for your puppies.
		Briard breeders place your Briard puppies for sale to find a good home.
		If you are looking for a Briard puppy for sale but do not see one listed here then place a Briard puppy wanted ad.
	www.nextdaypets.com /directory/dogs/sale/1100052 (421 words)

	Briard : Dog Breeds - Dog.com
		A club of fanciers was formed in France in 1897 and the breed's fortunes followed the tides of war in the early twentieth century.
		The introduction of the Briard to America is not well documented.
		It is known that it took until 1922 for a US born litter of Briard puppies to be recorded.
	www.dog.com /breed/Briard.asp (334 words)

	Briard
		The Briard's most unusual feature is his double dew claws on his hind legs.
		The Briard makes an excellent guard and watch dog as he is very protective of his family.
		Although he makes a great companion for children, especially when socialized early, his herding instincts are strong and he may try to herd younger children.
	www.ameridogs.com /BreedBriard.htm (299 words)

	Briard (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Briard is a sheep herding dog from France.Thomas Jefferson kept some of them.
		The Briard is one of the most popular dogs in France.
		Briard Club of America Picture gallery, local Briard clubs, breed information and membership information.
	davidgoforth.com /id146.htm (86 words)

	Pedigree.com - Briard
		The Briard is a handsome dog who's vigorous and alert, powerful without coarseness, strong in bone and muscle, exhibiting the strength and agility required of the herding dog.
		A Briard will often consider the children in his family to be his flock and will herd them or keep them within the boundaries the Briard considers home.
		The Briard is referred to as ''a heart wrapped with fur.'' He is not the dog for every home; his remarkable character can only be developed by an owner willing to devote time and affection.
	www.pedigree.com /pedigreecenter/breedgallery/breeds/briard.asp (239 words)

	Dog Grooming Basics 101 for Pet Groomers
		Owners not showing their dog nor demanding a full coated Briard may choose to having the pet clipped with a shorter coat by preference.
		The Briard has a double coat and the under coat is noteworthy for its fineness and softness, and therefore its quickly ability to become matted when not adequately cared for on a regular basis.
		The Briard often collects some hair or matter in the eye corners which you should wipe clean with cotton moistened in clean water.
	www.petgroomer.com /Grooming101/Breeds/briard.htm (306 words)

	Briard
		In 1888, P. Mégnin wrote in L’Eleveur (Breeder), «The Briard is a cross of the Barbet with the Berger de Beauce, the Briard’s distinguishing trait being his long, wooly coat.» The Briard was registered for the first time in 1885 with the LOF.
		The first standard was written by the French shepherd dog club in 1897, describing a variety with wooly hair and another with goat hair.
		During WW I, the Briard was used as a guard dog.
	www.furrycritter.com /resources/dogs/Briard.htm (377 words)

	Briard puppies for sale, dog picture, rescue, breeders information, training (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Briard dog, a big dog breed, a Briard picture and a Briard for sale.
		See the Briard breeders section for who has a Briard puppy for sale.
		If no Briard breeders near you, see the Canadian Briard dog club, Briard rescue or the American Briard dog club, Briard rescue to find someone who can advise you of other Briard breeders in your area.
	www.dogbiz.com /dogs-grp7/briard/briard.htm (382 words)

	Briard Breeders (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		For those who have email access an email contact is included, also if they have their own website, a link is there for your convenience.
		Dogs with a European background MUST have a hip rating of A or B to be bred from.
		As you will have learnt from your research, Briard breeders are few and far between.
	www.briard.com.au /Breeders.htm (2337 words)

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