2. Briard

Under the long, shaggy coat of this dog, you can find a loyal and loving companion that will always be by your side, no matter what. This pup is big and powerful, and maybe that’s why it is sometimes described as a “heart wrapped in fur.”

The Briard comes from France, more precisely from the region called Brie. Yes, it is the same region where the cheese comes from. And this is not something that just randomly happened. These two pieces of information are connected.

You see, the Briard is a sheepherder dog. It was the guardian of the flock. So, he used to protect the herds that gave the milk used for making the Brie cheese.

Today, this pup can live in a home in the country as well as in the city. As long as it can be active and the owner takes his time for walks outside, there will be no problems since this breed is versatile and can adapt easily to any conditions.

The Bridads have a double coat. The outer coat is hard, dry, and rough. It is flat and flows naturally in long and shaggy locks. On the other hand, the undercoat is fine and silky. Also, it sticks tightly around the body of the dog. Briard’s grooming routine should consist of three brushes per week, first with a pin brush and then with an undercoat rake.