BRIARD
History - The Briard is one of four French sheepdog breeds, the others being the Beauceron, Picardy, and Pyrenean. It is the oldest of the four breeds, with dogs resembling Briards depicted in art from as long ago as the eighth century, and more definitive evidence by the fourteenth century. Originally employed as a heard protector, the Briard was expected to tackle wolves if the need arose. Only around 1900 did it become a show dog. The first breed standard was written in 1897, but it was replace by another in 1909. There is evidence that Thomas Jefferson brought some of the first specimens to the New World. After not lasting for too long they soon lost popularity and were reintroduced to America after the first World War by American soldiers.
Temperament - Devoted and faithful, the Briard is a loving and protective companion. It is independen, intelligent, and self-assured, but it is also willing to please and eager to serve as a partner in adventure. It is aggressive with other dogs and may nip at people's heels when playing.
Upkeep - This dog needs alot of activity and interaction everyday. It loves to herd, but can be satisfied with a long walk or jog. The Briard can live outside in temperate to cool climates, but is happiest if allowed access to both house and yard.
Size - 75-100 pounds, height 23-27 inches for the male and 22 - 25.5 in the females.
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Sagi, Springwood and Ronks
Robin Lytle
1580 Holtz Road
California
USA
(717) 728-0750
e-mail: robin@pacecomputing.com
Bejaune
Meg W. Weitz & Michael Greenberg
601 Rockwood Rd
Wilmington, Delaware 19802
USA
(302) 762-8939
Livethings
N.J. Brecheen
9450 N. E. 92nd Place
Bronson , Florida
USA 32621
352-486-6771
e-mail: Beleacre@bellsouth.net
Marquis Briards
Watford, Ruby
1425 General Custer Ave
Dayton Beach, Florida 32124
USA
(904) 258-5022
Briardale
Rick & Liz Kenitz
Indianola, Iowa
USA
(515) 961-4079
Radieux
Gordon & Fran Davis
915 Buttonwood Trail
Crownsville, Maryland
USA 21032
410-987-4565 fax: 410-923-0537
e-mail: FSDavis@msn.com
Fox Lair
Valerie Fox
Maryland
USA
(301) 297-9244
Chateau Lindeau Briards
Wells, Linda & Ferber, Robert
6175 West M 36
Pinckney, Michigan 48169
USA
(313) 498-2509
Jan & Jack Wynne
Inkster, Michigan
USA
(313) 729-7580
Sandacres/Kaliphi
Beahan, Jane E.
29965 Innsbrook
Stacy, Minnesota 55079
USA
(612) 257-4407
Sendero Briards
Merry Jeanne Millner
North Carolina
USA
(910) 869-5490
DejaVu
Terry Miller
Cleveland, Ohio
USA
216-321-3219 or fax: 216-321-3047
Love Kennels
Marcia (Staci) Pearson
108 Fezell Road
Freedom, Pennsylvania
USA 15142
724-775-8692
e-mail: Lovestaci@juno.com
Aigner Briards
Regina and Tom Keiter
HC 1 Box 2100
Tannersville, Pennsylvania
USA 18372
717-629-3315
e-mail: reginak@ptd.net
AUSTRALIA
Cacharel Briards
Anne & Carl Mitchell
Toowoomba
Queensland
Australia
ICQ#3338898
Fax +61 (0)7 46394029
e-mail: cacharel@ozemail.com.au
EUROPE
Tosselin Briards
Noora Kosonen
Finninmäenkatu 4 M 111
33710 Tampere
Finland
tel: +358 400 582654
e-mail: atnoko@uta.fi
Ida-Wallen's
Gunilla Stenman
Kulla 2587
Dragfjär
Finland
tel: 358-2424810
le "Clos Aubry"
Armelle et Bernard RION
8, route nationale
F- 21700 Vosne Romanee
France
e-mail: rion@webiwine.com
Kennel Shebrie´s
Yvonne Ahlin
Ägovägen 1
S-740 12 Knutby
Sweden
tel: + 46 174 40424 or fax: +46 174 40436
e-mail: yvonne.ahlin@osthammar.mail.telia.com
CANADA
Bohemia Briards
Petr & Katerina Hegerova
RR2, 38 B8
Creston, British Columbia
Canada V0B 1G0
(604) 428-2049
Sentinelle
George & Jane Pennington
11560 72A Avenue
Delta, British Columbia
Canada V4C 1A9
(604) 599-9969
Chaotic Reg'd
Shirley Newby
RR1
Pefferlaw, Ontario
Canada L0E 1N0
(705) 228-8370
Owendale Perm. Reg'd
Ardelle Darling
RR1
Windham Center, Ontario
Canada N0E 2A0
(519) 428-7516
Wotarukus Briards
Gael & Brian Harper
42 Ailsa Drive
Keswick, Ontario
Canada L4P 3N5
(905) 476-5999
Popsakadoo's
Dominique Dubé & André Morin
1181 Bayonne Nord
Bethierville, Québec
Canada J0K 1A0
(514) 836-3940
Briards de Mogador
Véronique Mauroux
6483 Michigan
St-Hubert, Québec
Canada J3Z 1B9
(514) 462-3580
Des Bastides
Paul, Marie & Pascale Pontois
1890 Rang des Chutes
Ste-Ursule, Québec
Canada J0K 3M0
(819) 228-3159
