| Origin |
France |
| Original Use |
herding, livestock guarding |
| Use Today |
Companion, herding |
| Temperament |
Loving, obedient and dependable companion. It is lively, intelligent, and willing to please. It has a strong herding instinct. |
| Acceptance of: |
Other Dogs - Poor |
| Other Pets - Below average |
| Strangers - Poor |
| Children - Average with older children.
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| Watchdog Ability |
Excellent |
| Guard dog Ability |
Excellent |
| Ease of Training |
Average |
| Living Conditions |
Can live outdoor in moderate to cool climates, but is also happy to live indoors with its family. |
| Exercise |
Requires a lot of regular exercise. It makes a good jogging or cycling companion. |
| Coat |
Has a two layered coat. The outer coat consists of long coarse hair that may be slightly wavy. It lays flat and close to the body. The dense inner coat consists of softer, shorter fine hair that also lays flat. Hair should not completely cover the eyes. |
| Grooming |
Requires grooming every second day. |
| Colors |
Black, brown, and shades of gray. |
| Height and Weight |
Ideal weight is 75 to 100 pounds (34 to 45kg) while the ideal height is 22 to 27 inches (56 to 68.5 cm). Variations may occur in individual animals. |
| Life Expectancy |
11 to 13 years. |
| Group |
The AKC places the Briard dog in the herding group. |
