What is a briard?
Brie is one of the oldest breeds in northern Europe. It was named after the Brie region of France. It was very famous in the early days. It is said that Napoleon and other historical French celebrities have raised this dog. This ancient livestock guard dog and herding dog, with a very sensitive hearing, has long been used by the military to send sentries, deliver letters and search for wounded soldiers. The Brie is an affectionate breed, full of enthusiasm, intelligent and brave, loyal and obedient, amiable, and extremely patient with children. Has a very good memory and is keen to please the owner. Has a genetic instinct to protect the owner and family. A little reserved with strangers.
What does briard look like?
A good looking dog, a large, energetic, strong-boned, muscular shepherd with long, coarse coat that droops slightly wavy.
The head is long and broad, but not bulky. Covered with thick fur, the head and neck form a right angle, held up proudly and warily. The contours of the head are clean and tidy, and there is no excess fat on the cheeks, under the eyes, or on the temples. The eye position is relatively open, the eyes are wide open and calm, the color is black or dark brown, the eyelids and eye circles are well pigmented, and the color is very dark. Eyes candid, questioning, confident. The ears are set high and thick, firm at the base and covered with long hair. In a natural state, the ears should not lie flat on the head, and when alert, the ears will be raised slightly to make the top of the head appear square. The muzzle is covered by a mustache and beard, slightly wider, and ends at a right angle. The nose is slightly square, black, and the nostrils are open. The lips are of medium thickness and the color of the lips is black.
The neck is strong and well constructed, with a good fit between the neck and the shoulders. The muscles are very strong and of sufficient length. The topline slopes slightly downward from the prominent withers to the broad loin and croup, with a straight back. The buttocks are muscular and slightly sloping, forming a perfectly rounded end. The topline is strong, neither wagging nor arching. The chest is broad and deep. The tail is feathered and hooked at the end, hanging down. The forelimbs are well muscled and boned. Viewed from the side, the forelegs are completely perpendicular to the ground. The hind legs are at the right angle of inclination. Feet are strong and round, slightly oval in shape. In motion, the paws move straight forward. The toes are strong, moderately arched and compact. The pads are well developed, tight and elastic, covered with strong tissue. Nails are always black and hard. The body is surprisingly flexible, with smooth water-like movements, capable of making sudden turns, bouncing to starts and sudden stops. His gait was flexible and light, like that of a giant cat.
Double coat, the outer coat is rough, hard, and dry (rubbing with two fingers makes a dry, harsh sound). Falls naturally and is slightly wavy for a healthy glow. The length of the shoulder hair is about 6 inches or more. The undercoat is fine and tight, covering the entire body. The head is covered with hair, parted naturally in the middle and hanging down to the sides. The eyebrows are arched outwards in a graceful curve and cover the eyes. Fur colors include black, varying shades of grey, and varying degrees of tan. Or a combination of two of the above colors.
briard living habits
Originated in France, it originated in the 13th century. A very old working dog breed in France. Originally used to fend off wolves and thieves, he has built his own way into the world, the hearts and homes of dog lovers everywhere. Known as the “fur-covered heart”, this breed is indeed full of determination to dedicate itself to its master. They became popular and loved by the public after the 1863 Paris Dog Race, and one of the main reasons for this was the good-looking appearance of the breed after it was crossed with the French wolfhound and barbet.
It is an affectionate species, full of enthusiasm, intelligent and brave, loyal and obedient, amiable, and extremely patient with children. Has a very good memory and is keen to please the owner. Has a genetic instinct to protect the owner and family. A little reserved with strangers.
briard rearing
Briard probably doesn’t have an impression in people’s minds, but friends who have pets at home should all know that dogs can’t eat onions, so some people mistakenly think that dogs can’t eat garlic, so is this concept correct? Below is a detailed explanation of whether Berry dogs can eat garlic?
The molecular structure of garlic and onion is different, and just as we humans can eat garlic to prevent colds, garlic plays a vital role in the price and diet of pet dogs. Owners should clearly understand the benefits of garlic for dogs. Give it garlic to eat in a reasonable way.
Garlic and alliums are two completely different substances! Garlic has the functions of antibacterial, disinfecting and expelling intestinal parasites, especially for preventing colds and gastrointestinal bacterial infectious diseases. Pet dogs who often eat garlic The immunity is obviously strengthened. The volatile allicin oil in garlic can make pet dogs’ fur healthy and shiny without fleas and lice. Small pet dogs from 3 to 8 months old have half a clove of garlic every day, and adult pet dogs can have 1 clove of garlic a day. Save the owner a lot of trouble in the future. Regarding the issue of sulfide, garlic does contain sulfide. A pet dog who eats 40 pieces of garlic at a time will cause acute anemia. If an adult eats so much at one time, it will cause stomach bleeding and ulcers. Everything has a degree, half a clove of garlic per day for small pet dogs from 3 to 6 months, and one clove of garlic per day for adult pet dogs will not have any bad effects on pet dog breeds, and the key is to play the role of garlic essence effect.
Then onions and scallions are completely different. The toxins of onions on pet dogs are hemolytic. Pet dogs who eat onions will have blood in the urine, which can lead to death! It is different from the acute anemia caused by excessive consumption of garlic in pet dogs. To distinguish! Garlic eating method: Garlic contains sulfide, the improvement method is to first chop the garlic, put it at room temperature for 10 minutes before heating it. If it is heated without being chopped, the active ingredients of garlic cannot be released and 90% of the medicinal effect will be lost; if it is chopped and heated again, the active ingredients can be released through the action of enzymes. Once the active ingredient is formed, it is relatively stable, and even if it is heated and cooked, it can still maintain more than 60% of its pharmacological effects. The main nutrients of garlic are protein, fat, sugar, carotene, vitamins B1, B2, C and crude fiber, calcium, phosphorus, iron and trace elements zinc, copper, magnesium, cobalt, selenium, etc., and contain allicin, garlic There is a big difference between precious substances such as capsaicin, and absolutely no blood-melting substances in onion foods.
It’s not hard to see that onions and garlic are completely different, and we can’t feed briard with our own subjective thoughts. If your briard rarely eats garlic, you can also try letting him eat it first.
