The Briard is a dog of  distinction and fine  heritage.  Originating in France, he is believed to have been brought to this country by Thomas Jefferson. 

Nuview Briards is the kennel of Michele DeTour  and is located in beautiful Western Massachusetts.  Michele has owned Briards since 1988 and currently breeds, owns and handles her dogs in the show ring, herding graze and at other performance events.

We invite you to look over these webpages and explore this beautiful breed.




If you wish to link to any of these pages, please contact the owner, Mary McEneany.  Since I do not own all the pictures on this site and am using them with permission, linking or using pictures without permission is prohibited. 
Photo by Robert & Patricia Petit
Xena, Michele and Judge Jeanne Fournier
Interested in a Briard? First, do your research about the breed.  The briard is definately not for everyone.  They need A LOT of socialization as puppies and care and attention all their lives.  Here is one of my favorite descriptions of the breed written years and years ago by a long-time briarder:

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