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Briard
Large · 34–38.5 kg
- Rugged
- Intelligent
- Protective
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Size and lifespan
- Size
- BriardLarge
- Typical adult height
- Briard58–69 cm
- Typical adult weight
- Briard34–38.5 kg
- Typical lifespan
- Briardfrom 10 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- BriardVery high: usually needs several hours of activity or work each day
- Energy
- BriardLively
- Grooming
- BriardDaily
- Shedding
- BriardTends to shed little
- Training
- BriardGenerally trainable with consistency
- Barking
- BriardCan be vocal
Home life
- Home
- BriardUsually needs a roomy home
- Garden
- BriardA secure garden is strongly advised
- Time alone
- BriardUsually copes only with short periods alone
- Owner experience
- BriardSome dog experience helps
Living with others
- Children
- BriardUsually better with older, calmer children
- Other dogs
- BriardVaries with the individual dog
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.