Briard: How to Own, Train and Care for Your Briard

Do you want a beautiful, long-haired dog with a pleasing behavior? Are you looking for a protective watchdog that would guard you and your family with his own life? Is an affectionate pet with exceptional obedience and intelligence? Then maybe, the Briard is just for you.
The Briard, once called the Chien Berger de Brie, originated in France. He has worked together with man in different roles and he never failed his owners. Loyal, affectionate, active, smart, obedient and gentle, they are the perfect big pets for families that want a large dog sprawling on the carpet on a family movie night or an athletic companion that you can bring to jogging and swimming. They are also very intelligent and has a long memory that they can be trained to learn complex commands and can even compete in agility and obedience tournaments. However, this breed is not for everyone. Briards can be dominant, independent and stubborn if they are handled by weak-willed owners.
There are a lot of things that you should consider, not only the temperament, when you’re planning to own or already have a Briard. This guide will give you all the necessary information that you need to know about this breed.