Briard

COAT

The Briard’s outer coat is coarse, hard and dry (making a dry rasping sound between the fingers). It is also described as “goat-like.” It lies down flat, falling naturally in long, slightly waving locks, having the sheen of good health. On the shoulders the length of the hair is generally six inches or more. The undercoat is fine and tight on all the body. The head is well covered with hair that lies down, forming a natural part in the center. The eyebrows do not lie flat but, instead, arch up and out in a curve that lightly veils the eyes. The hair is never so abundant that it masks the form of the head or completely covers the eyes.

CHARACTER

The Briard is a dog at heart, with spirit and initiative, wise and fearless with no trace of timidity. Intelligent, easily trained, faithful, gentle, and obedient, the Briard possesses an excellent memory and an ardent desire to please his master. 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.

RECOMMENDED CINDRA PRODUCTS:

TEXTURIZING SHAMPOO

RECONSTRUCTOR – Conditioner

PROBLEM	SOLUTION
Detangling/Dematting	Apply full strength Moisture Plus liberally to the mat. Wait 15 minutes. Pull mat gently apart with fingers or comb. Be sure to de-mat before bathing
Dry, damaged Coat	Our version of a hot oil treatment: Wet dog with warm water, apply Moisture Plus liberally. Wrap in hot towel for 15-20 minutes. Shampoo with Moisturizing Shampoo and rinse.
Increase Undercoat	Line brush daily with Maxicare as soon as dog is finished shedding
Showing on a hot, dry day	Use Maxicare as your only coat dressing
Showing without full undercoat	Texturizing Mist (diluted 50:50 with water) while line brushing will hold coat up long enough for judging.
Extra Volume	Super Coat (diluted 50-50 with water) while line brushing. If very humid try Texturizing Mist instead.
Shedding around house	Spray with Maxicare and brush daily. Be sure to get down to skin. Nothing will prevent shedding completely. It is a normal, necessary process for these breeds.