Briard
Large dog breeds
Origin: | France |
Size Type: | Large dog breeds |
Height: | 24-27 inches (62-68.5 cm) |
Weight: | 34-41 kg |
Form of ear: | Lop-eared |
Form of a tail: | - |
Life span: | 10-12 years |
Japanese Site: | Briard |
Overview
Harding has had some dog in Europe hundreds of years ago, are thought to the roots of this dog. It is covered with shaggy sheep dog rough and charming body long, long time no official name, just like other short-haired dog, "prairie dog" was called. Belges de Brie in 1898 (sheepdog lives in Bree), now called, was later Buriado. Buriado origin is now believed that the dog was in France in the 19th century. At that time seems to have guarded the flock from wolves and other intruders, but was also used to transport dogs. Is currently working as a watchdog Sheepdog.
Characteristics
Often robust skeleton, and a large dog with supple muscles. Length slightly longer than body depth. Long head, with a mustache and beard. Hanging ears are located high in the standing or semi-cut ear to ear, sometimes deeply cut ear. Beam angle nose makes sense, it may be any color other than black. Eye color is black or brown, some yellow and team points in the show will be disqualified. Eyes wide apart while greatly. Hair is shaggy, coarse double coat texture. Took a slight wave, length 10 ~ 15cm.
Temperament
Guard dogs and strangers, have a strong instinct of independence as watchdogs. Including fast to remember, learning ability is superior.
Color
Various shades of gray or black, or Tawny. , 2.5cm in diameter and white spots below the chest is permissible.
How to Care & How to Train
At least twice a week, about two hours to brush. If you do not brush well everyday dirt and leaves hair stick and you will never walk, they get dirty quickly in a tangle.
Exercise
Buriado is enough momentum does not need another dog Harding, conducted a walk every day and give a chance to stretch.
Disease to be careful
Hip dysplasia, congenital night blindness, progressive retinal atrophy, skin diseases, arthritis, gastric torsion, hip dysplasia, night blindness
Disease that can be seen occasionally
Progressive retinal atrophy, heart disease
Inspection want to
Hip examination, ophthalmologic examination, cardiac function tests