Briard is originated from France but Yochon is originated from United States. Briard may grow 41 cm / 17 inches higher than Yochon. Briard may weigh 31 kg / 69 pounds more than Yochon. Both Briard and Yochon has almost same life span. Both Briard and Yochon has almost same litter size. Briard requires High Maintenance. But Yochon requires Moderate Maintenance
Basic Information
Group:
Herding dogs
Toy dog
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France
United States
Life Span:
10 - 12 Years
10 - 14 Years
Other Names:
Berger de Brie Berger Briard
Bichyorkie • Borkie • Yo-Chon • Yochon • Yorki-Chon • Yorkichon • Yorkiechon • Yorkie-Chon • Yorkie-Bichon • Yorkshire Frise
Colors Available:
Uniform black, fawn, grey or blue.
Black, Blonde, Brown, Cream, Dark, Brown, Golden, Gray, White
Coat:
Double, wavy, long, fine
silky or curly very full coat
Temperament:
Affectionate, Courageous, Gentle, Independent, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Protective, Stubborn, Sweet
Alert, Energetic, Friendly, Independent, Intelligent, Loving, Playful
Grooming:
High Maintenance
Moderate Maintenance
Trainability:
Easy
Moderate
New Owners Friendly:
No
Yes
History
Through myth and legend, the Briard is thought to be a very ancient dog. A French herding breed, a Briard type of dog appears in writings as early as the end of the 14th century. According to legends the Briard was owned by Napoleon, Charlemagne, Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson. As a cross between the Barbet and the Beauceron, the Briard came into popularity following its appearance in a Paris dog show in 1863. Bred originally to guard and herd sheep, these intelligent, independent dogs were often left on their own. Because they both guarded and herded, their size and structure as well as their personalities were different from other dogs that worked sheep. Those that herded only were fast, agile and smaller. Those that only guarded were heavier, bigger and stronger. The Briard was in-between these two types of breeds. He was well suited to any kind of farm work and guarded the crops from the sheep’s desire to eat them. They moved the sheep from one grazing area to another and then to their holding area at night. No humans had to assist the Briard in this work once they were trained.
During World War 1, the Briards were drafted into service as messengers, sentries and search dogs for lost or injured soldiers. In that time frame the breed served almost to the point of extinction. Breeding programs following the war brought them back. Today the Briard is a home companion, a police dog, as well as both military and civilian search and rescue dogs.
The Yochon is a “designer dog” – a cross between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Bichon Frise. They are not a purebred and are not recognized by purebred dog clubs such as the American Kennel Club (AKC). They are small, playful, families dogs. Most of them bear the best characteristics of each of their founding breeds, but because they are crossbreeds and most will be multi-generational cross breeds, there are no two dogs alike.
Though not recognized by the traditional purebred clubs they are recognized by several hybrid canine clubs. The cross was developed in the United States.
Description
The Briard is a powerful, intelligent and independent working dog. They have a straight topline and their height is almost the same as their length. They have long, large, rectangular heads with wide muzzles. Their noses are also square and jet black while their side set, large eyes can be black-brown or black. Their ears have traditionally been cropped but with more countries outlawing it, they can now have natural ears set high on the head. They have a tail that is feathered and low-cut. The feet of a Briard are round, compact and large.
The Briard is a double coated breed with a long beard and mustache. Their hair completely covers the head and the eyes so that they are not seen. They have prominent eyebrows as well.
Yochons go by many different names but in general they are toy dogs, weighing in at under 20 pounds, most weighing 6-12 pounds. They have black noses, long tails, and round eyes. Their muzzles are blunt and their skulls are also round.
They have fluffy, full coats that can range from tan, to brown to black. They can also be white or cream. Their ears can be either hanging or erect.
Characteristics
As mentioned previously the Briard is intelligent and independent. They are also loyal, rugged, protective and bond intensely with their humans. They are often aloof when it comes to strangers or even when new furniture is introduced into the household. They have to learn that anything new into the family environment is friendly and good. They are great with children and susceptible to separation anxiety because of their deep affection for their people. Socialization for puppies is a must. This will let them know that people and children, other dogs in general are not harmful to their families. They have great memories and once they learn something – right or wrong – it is almost impossible to change it. They were bred to be independent thinkers who acted on their own conclusions. This is still true of the breed today, making them appear to be stubborn.
They are great watchdogs, fearless and brave; willing to learn, eager to make you happy. They are basically gentle but that always runs up against their protective nature. A strong alpha leader is needed to handle this hard-working dog.
1 Children friendliness -yes very good but watch careful that children do not hurt them as they are so small and fragile.
2.Special talents – Loves families and playing
3.Adaptability – adapts well to apartments can play indoors
4.Learning ability – intelligent and independent
Health Problems
Being a large breed, the Briard shares many of the same health concerns as other large breeds. They have a few of their own as well. Typical issues for a Briard might include:
Hip and Elbow Dysplasia – bones don’t fit into joints.
Stationary Night Blindness – Congenital limited vision in the dark.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy/Degeneration –degeneration of the photoreceptors and retina.
Hypothyroidism – disorder of the thyroid.
Bloat (Gastric Torsion) – Stomach is distended and twists.
Cancer – Number 1 killer of all dogs.
Von Willebrand’s Disease – Blood clotting disorder.
Both founding breeds are vulnerable to a few medical conditions. These include:
• Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease – insufficient blood to hind legs, thigh bones causing lameness.
• Patellar Luxation – slipped kneecaps can also cause lameness.
• Dental Issues – keep teeth brushed and cleaned.
• Hypothyroidism – can be treated with medication.
• Reverse Sneezing
• Allergies
• Collapsed Trachea due to small size – be careful with them at all times.
Caring The Pet
Feeding
It is best to feed the Briard smaller meals 2-3 times a day to prevent bloat. Feed 3-4 cups total for the day of a dry dog food that is high quality and made for large breeds.
Health issues
Hip and Elbow Dysplasia – Can cause painful arthritis and lameness
Stationary Night Blindness – Congenital limited vision in the dark can vary from slight difficulty moving to complete inability to see in the dark.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy/Degeneration – Can lead to night blindness, limited or total blindness. Puppies with the disease can be blind before their first birthday.
Hypothyroidism – disorder of the thyroid.
Bloat (Gastric Torsion) – Stomach is distended and twists. Fatal if not treated quickly. Caused by eating a large meal quickly and either exercise immediately or drink a large amount of water right after eating.
Cancer – Number 1 killer of all dogs. Various types.
Von Willebrand’s Disease – Blood clotting disorder leads to excessive bleeding. There is no cure, but it is manageable.
Exercise and games
The Briard is a working dog and as such needs a job. They excel at agility, flyball, herding, obedience, confirmation and tracking. They need exercise and make excellent service dogs for people with disabilities and therapy dogs for those in emotional need.
3.Feeding the puppy – do not overfeed. Use a high quality puppy toy breed kibble. Feed 3-4 X day.
2.Feeding the adult – do not overfeed. Use a high quality adult toy breed kibble. Feed at least twice a day.
3.Points for Good Health hearty/general good health and stamina
4. Games and Exercises does not need a lot of exercise . They enjoy obedience and agility trials.
Comparison with other breeds
- Briard vs English Bulldog - Breed Comparison
- Briard vs German Shepherd - Breed Comparison
- Briard vs Golden Retriever - Breed Comparison
- Briard vs Labrador Retriever - Breed Comparison
- Briard vs West Highland White Terrier - Breed Comparison
- Briard vs French Bulldog - Breed Comparison
- Briard vs Beagle - Breed Comparison
- Briard vs Yorkshire Terrier - Breed Comparison
- Briard vs Poodle - Breed Comparison
- Briard vs Rottweiler - Breed Comparison
- Briard vs Boxer - Breed Comparison
- Briard vs English Pointer - Breed Comparison
- Briard vs Siberian Husky - Breed Comparison
- Briard vs Doberman Pinscher - Breed Comparison
- Briard vs American Bully - Breed Comparison
- Briard vs Abruzzenhund - Breed Comparison
- Briard vs Affenpinscher - Breed Comparison
- Briard vs Afghan Hound - Breed Comparison
- Briard vs Aidi - Breed Comparison
- Briard vs Airedale Terrier - Breed Comparison
- Briard vs Akbash Dog - Breed Comparison
- Briard vs Akita - Breed Comparison
- Briard vs Africanis - Breed Comparison
- Briard vs Askal - Breed Comparison
- Briard vs Atlas Terrier - Breed Comparison
- Yochon vs English Bulldog - Breed Comparison
- Yochon vs German Shepherd - Breed Comparison
- Yochon vs Golden Retriever - Breed Comparison
- Yochon vs Labrador Retriever - Breed Comparison
- Yochon vs West Highland White Terrier - Breed Comparison
- Yochon vs French Bulldog - Breed Comparison
- Yochon vs Beagle - Breed Comparison
- Yochon vs Yorkshire Terrier - Breed Comparison
- Yochon vs Poodle - Breed Comparison
- Yochon vs Rottweiler - Breed Comparison
- Yochon vs Boxer - Breed Comparison
- Yochon vs English Pointer - Breed Comparison
- Yochon vs Siberian Husky - Breed Comparison
- Yochon vs Doberman Pinscher - Breed Comparison
- Yochon vs American Bully - Breed Comparison
- Yochon vs Abruzzenhund - Breed Comparison
- Yochon vs Affenpinscher - Breed Comparison
- Yochon vs Afghan Hound - Breed Comparison
- Yochon vs Aidi - Breed Comparison
- Yochon vs Airedale Terrier - Breed Comparison
- Yochon vs Akbash Dog - Breed Comparison
- Yochon vs Akita - Breed Comparison
- Yochon vs Africanis - Breed Comparison
- Yochon vs Askal - Breed Comparison
- Yochon vs Atlas Terrier - Breed Comparison