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Caring for your Briard
- Maintenance: it is recommended to brush this coat daily to avoid knotting, but it should be brushed a minimum of 3 times a week with a bath every 15 days.
Haircut: This is a double-coated dog and should not be clipped as it naturally renews itself twice a year. They should be bathed and brushed frequently to prevent shedding at home. Only the top coat that reaches the ground should be trimmed with scissors.
Special Attention: It is important to keep ontop of the hygiene of the eyes and ears to avoid infections. This coat can have the tendency to knot when kept longer so always check the coat through with a comb after brushing to catch any knots that may remain.
Professional Grooming: This coat, especially if kept longer, should be professionally groomed every 8 weeks with a bath in between for maintenance. Regular grooming visits ensure the coat is kept in it's ideal state.
Do you want the best care for your Briard?
Here are 3 easy steps to follow for the best results:
1. BRUSHING
- Briards are a long-coated breed that requires specific care to maintain the length and condition.
- It is recommended to brush through the coat a few times a week to ensure it is free from tangles, whenever you use a brush you should always follow after with a comb to make sure you didn't miss any tangles.
- To make brushing easier and further protect the hair it is best to use a conditioner in a spray form. This will not only provide shine and hydration to the coat but also prevent breakage during brushing.
- If you find any knots or tangles you will need to use a conditioning spray and specific brush to avoid damaging the coat or causing discomfort to the dog.
Conditioner for Maintenance
Artero Mix is a leave- in spray conditioner that can be applied to wet or dry coats.
Brush for Maintenance
Artero Nova brush is perfect for brushing through finer coats
Detangling Brush
Artero Nala is perfect for untangling long hair without causing irritation to the skin or damaging the hair due to it's protected pins.
Detangling Conditioner
Artero Matt-X is unbeatable when it comes to handling tangles and knots in a coat. Simply spray on and leave it for a few minutes before brushing through with ease.
2. BATHING
- Bathing is the best way to clean and eliminate unpleasant odours from a dog's skin and coat.
- It is recommended to bathe once a month, increasing the frequency if the coat is very long.
- It is advisable to condition at the end of the bath to avoid signs of coat ageing, dehydration, loss of colour, tangles and breakage.
- For situations where a bathtub cannot be used, there are no-rinse alternatives such as Dry Shampoo.
Hidratante Shampoo
Artero Hidratante is the perfect solution for all Briards who's coat requires hydration and shine.
Dry Shampoo
Champú Speed easily cleans the coat of excess oils without needing to be rinsed out. Simply spray on and brush through for a quick clean up.
Flash Conditioner
Artero Flash brilliance spray restores softness to the coat and adds an unmissable shine with a lasting effect.
Keratin Vital Conditioner
Every bath routine should include Artero Keratin Vital to restore shine and softness. It will also protect the hair in future brushing sessions from breakage and frizz.
3. HYGIENE
- It is really important to maintain good hygiene specifically in the ears of a Briard to avoid potential infections.
- One of the most common reasons for a vet visit is tartar build up on the teeth, this can be maintained at home with regular brushing.
- If the coat of the Briard is darker in colour and it is exposed to the sun frequently you should take steps to protect the coat from fading in colour.
- The hairless nose and pads require special attention to prevent the skin from cracking and creating wounds.
Ear Cleaner
Aurigel to clean the ear canals , it is easy to apply and will remove all unwanted wax and dirt from the ear without damaging the delicate structure of the canal.
Solar Block
Artero Block will keep the colour of the dogs coats safe from sunrays which can cause colour loss. A less vibrant coat can also allow excess UV rays to hit the skin which may cause damage
Breath Spray
Artero X-Mint is the solution to eliminating bad breath for your dog and also protects the teeth when used on a regular basis.
Repair Cream for Nose and Paw Pads
Protect any dry areas with Artero Defender especially in colder or dryer environments.
Ear Dips
To maintain proper ear hygiene use Ear Dips These remove dirt or wax from the external side of the ear easily.
Teeth Dips
And finally, to maintain good hygiene of the teeth and gums we recommend Teeth Dips.
What is the Briard like?
The Briard is a breed that originates from France and is characterised for it's intelligence, activity and protectiveness.
This breed is an excellent choice as a companion and family guardian. It is a loyal and affectionate breed that adapts well to life at home. Due to it's protective nature it is suited for jobs involving protection such as search and rescue.
The Briard requires consistent and patient training to take full advantage of it's intelligence and abilitites.
