Best Briard Images 2012

The coat is what the casual observer usually remembers about the Briard. The coat of an adult Briard is generally at least six inches long over the shoulder. A show coat on an adult dog can reach from twelve to eighteen inches, and flows when the Briard moves.
The Briard is a double coated dog. The outer coat is ideally a harsh, goat-like hair, and the undercoat is soft and dense. It is the double coat that makes grooming a challenge at times. The undercoat must be groomed to the skin, and lack of care leads to matting. A correct coat is MUCH easier to care for than a too-soft coat.