Have had Briards in Australia since 1997 and they are the best dog I ever owned.

I am on my 4th Briard. I disagree with the need for 30-60 minutes of exercise a day. ALL of my Briards were/are house dogs. They never wanted to go off of the property. They did not like to go on walks. They want to be on their post. Off of the driveway is a no no and that is the way they want it. Also, they do not shed. The coat is very high maintenance but I have my babies shaved. We lived in Arizona and I just could not let them suffer with those long coats. This is the dog of my lifetime. They changed my life. I will always have one. They can be defiant and challenge you but you have to learn how to be Alpha with them. Once they know you are Alpha, they back down. I love this breed so much.

@spencer9696

8 ай бұрын

Yeah, our Briard always preferred to sit on her post. Either the deck or porch. She would love to go out even in the colder nights and sit on our back porch, barking at any coyotes that came to close. We would shave her for the summer, and her coat would be grown in for the winter months (I'm in Canada)

@nancylyon-gray3499

8 ай бұрын

@@spencer9696 Oh how cool. What color was she? I've had black, tawny and another color I can't remember what they called it. I got all of them from the same breeder but one. That dog came to me as a teenager and was extremely evil. He killed my Chihuahua. I sent him to live with a male friend of mine. He lived a good life but I will never forgive him - he took the tip of my finger off while I was trying to get him to release my baby. GRRRRRR

I had a Briard once. His fur was a mix of black and some shades of brown. Several people independantly from each other gave him the nickname Chewbacca. A look he nailed perfectly. That dog however did not have a dominant body in his bone. not even towards strangers. Everyone he met was met witht he same "you are my best friend!" enthusiasm. Animals of any species and humans alike. Rats, cats, birds ... not a single living being he didn't like. He was a fierce hunter who could follow his prey for hours. but if he ever caught up with it (like wild ducks or something) his reaction was like "TAG! YOU'RE IT!" He loved chasing other animals around as much as he loved being chased. Good thing we were never robbed. if the robbers would have been decently nice to him he would have happily helped carrying everything we owned out the front door. He could be a jerk if anyone was towards him though. We had a second dog who was really just a mean beast. The smaller dog growled and snapped at him every occasion he got. so when both of them were at the lake the smaller dog had to swim while the briard could still stand. so when the dog swam past he gave him a pat on the head to push his head underwater for a second. Still a pacifist at heart. He was attacked by another dog once. rushed him out of nowhere and started biting. He bit back. once. And then just stared at the other dog. Not barking, not growling, not even showing his teeth. he had made his point. the other dog stared for a couple of seconds and then decided this was not the hill he was going to die on. Great dog and even greater person. decades after he passed. And to this day i never tire of telling his story.

@nancylyon-gray3499

8 ай бұрын

Great story! They are very good guard dogs. My husband came home one night in the dark and he almost lost a limb.

@Drachenhannes

8 ай бұрын

@@nancylyon-gray3499 yeah, mine wasn't. Like at all. If someone he never met entered the house he was instantly all over them just excited to meet someone new.

@nancylyon-gray3499

8 ай бұрын

@@Drachenhannes I've had one like that too. "Come on in and I'll get you a drink!" he'd say. He was black, his name was Rainier (after the prince of Monaco) Ren-Yay. He died at the age of 7 of cancer. My first one had cancer too. It runs in the breed. Don't you agree this is the best breed ever? I was hooked back in 1993 when I got my first one. She was HUGE. That is the sentence everyone said when seeing her, "That dog is huge." I miss her. She was whip smart.

@nancylyon-gray3499

8 ай бұрын

You do have to establish dominance with them though. They will challenge you. My first one (the love of my life) actually bit my face. I had puncture wounds from her teeth on my eye brow and my lip. That is how wide open her mouth was. So when she tried to snap at me again, I jumped on her and grabbed her collar. She freaked out and started to run away. Well, she peed doing that and I was still holding on to her. When we finally came to a stop, I had to put my knee on her neck and get right down to her face and tell her she will never snap again. She stayed away from me for about a week but she learned. Never snapped again.

@Drachenhannes

8 ай бұрын

@@nancylyon-gray3499 Only ever had one of them. And it was literally impossible to establish dominance with him. He didn't have one dominant bone in his entire body. He didn't even understand the concept. If you tried to he played along and as soon as you let him get back up again he was back to his nonsense. It's not that i don't know how to dog, he just didn't care for it. At all. Only dog i ever had who behaved like that. I did notice that he started to not like me as much. Like when we went on walks he went to the toilet and wanted to go back home. Usually that dog loved long walks. So i stopped. Was an interesting experience to have a dog that didn't care about being part of the pack and just saw himself as a roommate.

I’ve had 3 Briards now, I can’t say enough good about them! They’re wonderful dogs, especially if you put in the time and effort they deserve!

@nancylyon-gray3499

8 ай бұрын

Exactly!

@nancylyon-gray3499

6 ай бұрын

Bless you Katie. These dogs are truly once in a lifetime blessing.

Nice vid

I met one today! I made my mum turn the car around to go back and find out what breed he was. Gorgeous and friendly, fluffy and he lent against me like our labrador does - I had the feeling I had just become his charge, so I was not to surprised now I've looked them up to hear he is a livestock guardian at heart. Lovely dog, if you own one you are very lucky to share your life with a majestic creature xxx

Amazing 🤩

Briards are the only dogs commonly mistaken for haystacks. That should have been mentioned.

Très bon reportage sur cette race de chien magnifique ... merci

I watched this expecting to hate it but it was good not great. I have owned and bred Briards since the 90s. History is great. A properly bred-raised-and trained Briard should be wonderful with children and take their “charges” very seriously. They know the difference between who is strong who’s button they may push and those who need them to be gentle and to care for them. Combine that and their ability to make independent decisions and they make wonderful service dogs. You left out my favorite part of the history of the breed-that they were part of the medical team with the French military and differentiated the living from the dead. The expression in French went something like -if the Briard passes you on the field of battle there is no hope for you.

I love this guy

hey ralph.. Sam...

I have two Briards, unfortunately one is blind and both weren't raised properly due to a divorce happening soon after. They are still both loving but we cannot let any stranger where they are because they are extremely territorial against strangers (not the family), they haven't socialized when they were little and they are jealous of each other to the point that they will fight for attention in violent ways. If you ever wanna get this breed be sure that you have enough time and resources to raise them properly as pups because it's very difficult otherwise, especially because they tend to assume the dominant role if they don't see one.

@thornil2231

2 жыл бұрын

all briards are like that, they are almost as bad as pit-bulls.

@mommyharris1111

Жыл бұрын

You are absolutely correct. I had the same problem with mine. He liked to intimidate new people to read their body language. He absolutely love our kids. We used to walk our kids to school and he came along. He was still a young boy but his furry face scared people and they forbid us from walking to school with him.

@nancylyon-gray3499

8 ай бұрын

Agreed. I've been through that too. They need structure and they need to know that YOU are alpha.

Very good description about them, and they are very cute.

How brave, intelligent, and loving is your Briard? Let us know in the comments!

@32PRETTYBULL

3 жыл бұрын

I owned Two briards and they were excellent guard dogs as much as german shepherd or rottweiler despite the fact they look less intimidating ... Totally dedicated to their family , very smart , they were like crazy glue , give you a lot of affection and want the same from you . The male died at 15 years old , very old for a 100 pounds dog ... They need a lot of exercices , they were used in war 1 and 2 by the french so they were used to bring needs to soldiers so they can walk and run many miles and carry weights on their shoulders also ... They are shepherds also named Berger de brie and they kept their shepherds instincts .Sheep Farmers used to shave them in summer and at the end I did the same . Briards owners will always get another Briard if they want another dog .

@kikipucko3276

2 жыл бұрын

@@32PRETTYBULL Exactly!!! Once Briard,always briard😍... I had 2 in my life,the best friends,so intelligent and full of energy....and full of affection too.... Lovely video!!!

Our briard is named Portia she is adorable and we love her to bits

weeping. We miss our girl, all of us. She was the apple of our eye. They'll never be another like her. If you are a young family, don't miss the opportunity to share your life with a Briard. We had ducks. She took care of them. We had a good life full of love. Our baby BRIARD was the best. 😭

i have one and it is hueg and it only two

Wow, I actually didn't know 1 or 2 of these. I'm surprised you didn't mention that fawn briards are often mistaken haystacks. Then again, I guess all briard enthusiasts know that at this point!

@uppets3163

3 жыл бұрын

Yhea

@nancylyon-gray3499

8 ай бұрын

Thank you - I just figured out what one of mine was!!!

Good video but no mention of haystacks?

My briard is the most protective dog you can think of and loves playing especially in the evening but his favorite thing to do is to swim

@kikipucko3276

2 жыл бұрын

Mine was crazy for the sea,I had to swimm with my finns,to be faster then her, and she liked it so much,jumping in the sea whenever I was in...but also fully protective...they like to play a lot, with balls,woods,digging, but mine was crazy for chasing,although never luckily catching-rabbits,foxes,dears....very strong instinct!

@thornil2231

Жыл бұрын

That's the problem. They are "protective" meaning dangerous.

@katiewilliams6853

Жыл бұрын

My Briard loves to swim too!

Buck Bundy😎

THey are a great dog. They have a great sense of fun. Independent thinkers, they are smart. But that makes the challenge and interest of living with them. A Briard will only be with you if it wants to. When they do, you really know you have a great bond

@kikipucko3276

2 жыл бұрын

Yes,mine didnt like people so much,only that whom she choose,by her instinct...

Now I know the breed Warner bros got Sam Sheepdog from. I just got a Briard/Rottweiler rescue puppy a little while ago. He’s not kidding when he says high energy. Although 60 minutes a day for exercise doesn’t seem to be enough for this pupper.

Over the course of my life, I've had the fortune to have had eight briards. Each had it's own unique personality. They work their way into your heart and are more of an equal than a pet. They are protective of their pack. Each must be trained and want a job to do to keep them intellectually engaged. At one time I had three large males in the house at the same time. The oldest was great at teaching the younger dogs what they were expected to know. The middle dog was a very socialized dog. He loved getting climbed on by little kids. The youngest I trained to be my protector and guard dog. He would not take treats or even engage with a stranger unless I directed him to. Once he was introduced to the stranger, he would allow them to pet him but would still stay between me and the stranger. If you share your home with this breed, prepare for your heart to break when they reach their end of life. Most have lived 10-13 years. I did have one that only lived to 8 years due to cancer. All of them hold a special place in my heart and I still miss each and every one. I do currently have one which came to us as a rescue. Her owner experienced a health event that prevented her from giving the dog the attention and care it needed.

Does it shed?

@azuracosplayofficial

3 ай бұрын

Technically, yes, but the hair sooner gets caught in the coat than it ends up on the floor, which is why very regular grooming is a must. - born into a family with Briards and have nothing but Briards since

mines is chilling right here

Dennis the Mennis dog!

Are these shaggy mongrols any good at guarding?

@rebelblacksmith6504

3 жыл бұрын

Yes very. my briard guards me all day and when I go to bed he moves to several places in the night where he can see the steps and the doors

@MegaOzzy28

3 жыл бұрын

Oh man I didn’t know that. I might want to invest in one!!!

@joemacdonald5476

3 жыл бұрын

The Briard guards all day.. And at night he sleeps by the stairs so he can guard the door and the bedrooms. Wonderful dog with the children but he doesn't like rough play.

@livingforgod7693

3 жыл бұрын

@@rebelblacksmith6504 That's so cool. I'm going to get one this year for sure.

@sylviagibson4639

2 жыл бұрын

@@rebelblacksmith6504 My Leonberger does that, moves around at night and in front of the doors.

Some breeders often omit the fact that they have a 50% chance of developing cancer. A lot of people aren’t able to cure their dogs either. It’s heartbreaking!

Daaaaags

Aww just like the one on Married With Children and his name was Buck.

Can this dog be left alone for hours at a time? I really want a bigger dog but my allergies are super bad, so it has to be a hypoallergenic breed.

There is something better than owning A Briard...that's owning 2 Briards! We've been blessed with many different breeds over the years but none compare to the Briard. Loyal, loving, playful and a companion beyond compare. Here in northern Montana our Briards are great hiking companions. If the lady of the house stops for any reason along a trail our male takes up a guard position within 10 - 20 feet away and holds there until she rejoins our 'pack'. Pure instinct. Life for a Briard is a contact sport - they want physical contact. Our female issues physical contact commands, such as 'rub my tummy' whenever we walk within a few feet of her (0n her back with her legs spread wide). Puppy training and socialization are an ABSOLUTE MUST in our experience. A Briard puppy needs to meet people outside their 'pack' - one hundred strangers by 6 months old is the rule of thumb. But that's not a problem. Just walk your puppy where there are a lot of people around and be prepared to be mobbed. And, be practice saying 'It's a Briard, a French sheep dog" 'cause you'll be asked that many, many times. Once the Briard knows what's expected of them they are easy to live with, and we can't imagine living without one, or two!

They look so cute... and are the meanest dogs. Very dangerous dogs.

@jiinjjooo3597

Жыл бұрын

mean? why ?

@thornil2231

Жыл бұрын

@@jiinjjooo3597 it is well known. I exaggerate when I say "meanest." They are not pit-bulls, but they look is very deceptive. Actually read the other comments on this page.

Ruby 4 year old briard here a home love here ....