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Briard traits

Berger de Brie, Berger Briard
Herding
22-27 inches
50-90 pounds
10-12 years
Briard characteristics
Lifespan
5 yrs 20 yrs
Grooming needs
Occasionally Frequently
Good with kids
Needs lots of supervision Ready to play
Good with cats
Likely to chase Hey, new pal!
Training aptitude
Headstrong Eager to please
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Bread

Briard Wheaten Terrier

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Los Angeles, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Bread :) Rescue Story: A stray dog from a rural village was reported to the shelter by a resident. They mentioned that the dog had stayed in one place in front of their house without moving for two days. > Relationships: * Dog: Barks when seeing unfamiliar dogs, but seems more scared than aggressive. * Cats: Doesn't pay much attention to stray cats during walks. * Adults/Kids: Friendly, though tends to jump when in a good mood, which might cause younger children to fall. > Personality: gentle. Playful, energeric, affectionate > Bathing: Not a fan but tolerates it. > Brushing: Handles it well. > Shedding level: Moderate. > Energy level: Moderate to high. > Eating habits: Not picky. > Allergies: None. > Walking manners: Very good. > Dislikes: being separated and confined when indoor > Likes: Going for walks and dog park. > Car rides (motion sickness): No issues. > Reaction to vet visits: No refusal. > 100% potty outside. > Barking/Howling: Barks to signal the need to go outside for potty > Separation anxiety: No separation anxiety, but might bark in unfamiliar places. > Health issues: None. > Crate trained: In progress. > Commands known (sit, stay, etc.): Sit, stay, let's go for a walk, house. > Current living situation: Shelter.

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