Dog breeds :
Berger de Brie (fawn) / Briard (fawn)
SAGACE Batina, owner: Wojciech Wyganowski
General
The Briard is vigorous, alert and powerful without coarseness. The Briard
is balanced and strong in both muscle and bone, exhibiting the strength
and agility characteristic of herding dogs. Dogs lacking these qualities are
to be penalized to the degree from which they deviate from the ideal. In
males, the length of the body, measured from the point of the shoulder to
the point of the buttocks, is equal to or slightly more than his height at
the withers. The female may be a little longer.
Characteristics
The Briard is handsome, with spirit and initiative; exhibiting wisdom and
fearlessness. He is intelligent, easily trained, faithful, gentle and obedient.
The breed possesses an excellent memory and an ardent desire to please
his master, retaining a high degree of ancestral instinct to guard home
and master. Although reserved with strangers, he is loving and loyal to
those he knows; some will display a certain independence.
Temperament
Hardy dog, supple, muscular and well proportioned, of vigorous movement,
balanced temperament, neither aggressive nor timid. Penalization :
Aggressive, soft, timid, clumsy.
History
The Briard, known as the Chien Berger de Brie in France, the breed's
country of origin, is thought to be the most ancient of the Continental
Herding Breeds. Its history has been traced as far back as the twelfth
century. Early in its history, it was used as a guard and watchdog. Later
it was used as a herder and drover. During the two World Wars, the Briard
was used as a Red Cross dog, carrying first aid equipment and locating
wounded, as well as a military dog, carrying ammunition and small
equipment.
Origin
France
Utilization
Sheepdog
Classification
Sheepdogs and Cattledogs
Size
Large
Height
0,62 m to 0,68 m for males. 0,56 m to 0,64 m for females.
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