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Briard Purebred Dog Breed Information
Description The Briard, a member of the Herding group, is a very old French working dog breed. He is a dog with spirit and initiative; wise, and fearless with no trace of timidity. He retains a high degree of his ancestral instinct to guard home and master. Although he is reserved with strangers, he is loving and loyal to those he knows. Some will display a certain "independence" - remember, they are herding dogs, bred to be independent thinkers in the field. These dogs were originally bred to herd stock as well as to guard the sheep. As such, they were often left to their own devices in order to accomplish individual tasks and made decisions on their own based on how they preceived the current situation they were in. This makes them very different from most dog breeds that either only guarded livestock or those that only herded the stock - this breed can do either, or both tasks, well.
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They are often referred to as "a heart wrapped with fur." He is certainly not the dog for every home and his remarkable character can only be developed by an owner willing to devote a lot of time and affection. It is very important that they be introduced to many different individuals of all ages, shapes and sizes and in all types of situations. Socialization starting at a very young age is mandatory for this breed. Intelligent, easily trained, faithful, gentle, and obedient, as well as an independent thinker, they possess an excellent memory and an ardent desire to please their master. Country of origin: France
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