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What is a Briard used for?
About this breed The Briard was exhibited at the very first dog show in France in 1863 and gained official recognition in 1897. Briards was used in both World Wars by the French army as pack dogs, accompanying search parties looking for wounded soldiers.
What is a Briard mix?
The Bridoodle is a hybrid between the Briard and the Poodle and will often have distinctive characteristics of both breeds. The Bridoodle is muscular in appearance with long legs that end in compact, well-arched feet. The hair of a Birdoodle is coarse and long with a slight wave to it.
Can you shave a Briard dog?
The undercoat can cause some grooming problems, some Briards will develop a very heavy undercoat, which can overwhelm the outline of the dog. Rather than thin or trim the coat, which will damage the guard hair, it is wiser to comb out some of the excess undercoat.
What is a Beauceron dog?
The Beauceron dog is a breed of herding dog originating from the plains of Central France. It is also known by some other names. It’s other names include French Shorthaired Shepherd, Beauce Sheep dog, Beauce Shepherd, Berger de Beauce and Bas Rouge.
How did the Beauceron get its name?
Leading authorities convened in 1896 to classify the French shepherd dogs. The name Beauceron was given to the shorter-coated dogs; the longer-haired one was called the Briard. In 1922, the French breed club, the Club des Amis Du Beauceron, was founded. The Beauceron is a dog of great power but of great sensitivity too.
Are Beaucerons good herders?
The Beauceron is a dog of great power but of great sensitivity too. It’s an upright breed who works wide of the herd or flock, unlike such herders as the Australian Shepherd, who works up close to his charges. The Beauceron approach to herding is quiet and calm; they can work into sheep without spooking them.
What kind of coat does a Beauceron have?
About the Beauceron. Beaucerons are muscular, rugged, and large, standing as high as 27.5 inches at the shoulder, and yet graceful and in all ways balanced. Their dark black coats feature handsome squirrel-red accents, including the red feet that give the breed its French nickname Bas-Rouge (“red stockings”).