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Lunier Briards
pronounced: Loon-yeah Bre-ards

Noreen & Michael Sankovich Dover, PA USA
email: noreen@lunierbriards.com call: 717-292-6581

Updated: November 12th, 2008 New puppy individual pages from D litter & misc puppy pics
Leo kissing baby video... Thank you for visiting..come back often,please sign our guestbook below.

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Briard Club of America & Atlantic States Briard Club & York Kennel Club
Website lovingly designed and maintained by Noreen, Photos & Video are property of Lunier Briards...
with some exceptions donated by much appreciated friends.

"Luna" Sagi's Very Tru Blu Moon click for Luna's page

BRIARD

"Chien de Berger de Brie"

A hardy ancient dog of French Origin. Not created by modern zoology, but rather a natural descendant of man's first helper, the dog of pre-history. A family Guardian & Herding dog that traveled around the world and grew in versatility, but most importantly has maintained its favorite status as full time family member.

"A heart wrapped in Fur"

One of the most infamous Briard trips was from France to the United States in 1789 when President Thomas Jefferson, a sheep farmer, purchased a Briard bitch in whelp, then spread her puppies to fellow sheep fanciers. Jefferson extolled their virtues calling them "the most watchful and faithful of all servants".
But it wasn't until later on that their merits were brought to the attention of the public. Their versatile utilization during World War One earned them the admiration of soldiers who witnessed their bravery and ability to save lives. Their keen sense of hearing detected approaching enemy. They served as liaisons to the war front, carrying written messages through dangerous battlefields. They pulled carts and wagons, carried ammunition on their backs, and eagerly aided the Red Cross by searching for wounded soldiers. It was said that if a Briard passed a soldier by, the man was beyond hope. Briards saved many lives. Their heroism was so appreciated that the Head of a Briard was cast in the metal gate of one French cemetery. At war's end, their numbers were so depleted, there was concern for the loss of the breed. In 1922, some United Stated soldiers who returned from the war with stories of Briard heroism also returned with Briards.

Today, Briards are found all over the world, although classified as a Herding breed, the Briard serves many purposes; herding, guarding, obedience, agility, tracking, therapy, police work, conformation and some movie & TV stars.

Given the necessary, proper socialization and training, a Briard will make the perfect companion, be it in an apartment in the city, or on a farm in the country, as the only dog or in a multiple pet household.

The Question is: Is a Briard Right For Your Household?

Visit articles, click here: Briards, What You Should Know

The answer for us was yes.

Thank you for joining us & seeing how Briards have enriched our lives, and the lives of others.
The purpose of this web site is to share our experiences.
Photography is a favorite hobby and Briards, my favorite subject.

When we choose to breed a litter, we pride ourselves in only breeding dogs and bitches at the proper age with full health clearances that are worthy assets to the breed.
Feel free to contact us with questions & comments.
We will do our best to answer or guide you on a more knowledgeable path.

Tails to ewe, Noreen & Michael

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NEW PUPPY VIDEO S

Slide show → 2008 "D" litter photos
Each puppy has it's own page since joining
their own families.

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Lunier's Atlantic Treasure CGC HIC Click on photo for Sandy's page

SUGGESTED READING & Links to articles

Click for AKC BRIARD STANDARD

For BCA Medical Information, click: BRIARD MEDICAL INFORMATION

Please read - Early Spay-Neuter Considerations by Chris Zink DVM, PhD at: www.caninesports.com

BRIARDWORLD - www.briardworld.com Very helpful site with a multitude of Briard related selections to learn about including pedigrees.
click: BARNIM BRIARD PEDIGREE'S Pedigrees around the world

PERIODICALS:

The Whole Dog Journal go to: www.whole-dog-journal.com

YOUR DOG, For Caring Dog Owners, Cummings school of Veterinary medicine at Tufts University 1-800-829-5116

DOG WATCH, For Dog People by Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine 1-800 829-5574

As a member of: Briard Club of America, you will receive the "Dew Claw" magazine

Available through Atlantic States Briard Club:

A Matter of Opportunity, a Compendium of Health Issues Facing the Briard &

The Shepherd Dog of Brie Sedir originally published 1925

BOOKS:

BRIARDS: Bixler-Clark t.f.h. publications, Inc. ISBN 0-86622-761-X

BRIARD: Dr. Desiree Scott Pet Love ISBN 1-903098-84-X

THE BRIARD: McLeroth ISBN 0-9639880-0-7

Book Of The Bitch - A Complete Guide to Understanding and Caring for Bitches J.M. Evans & Kay White ISBN 1-86054-023-6

SHOW ME A Dog-showing Primer D. Caroline Coile ISBN 0-8120-9710-6

Puppy Owner's SURVIVAL Manual Julie Barnes & Matthew Brash BVetMed MRCVS ISBN 1-58663-748-7

Puppy Development another piece of the puzzle: Pat Hastings & Erin Ann Rouse, Editors ISBN 0-9678414-2-9

Natural Healing for Dogs & Cats Diane Stein ISBN0-89594-614-9

Homeopathic Care for Cats and Dogs Don Hamilton, DVM ISBN 1-55643-295-X

Keep Your Pet Healthy, please Read

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