He has a medium to long coat which comes in grey, black, tawny, or a combination of those colors. This is an independent breed that needs obedience training and exercise. Schutzhund is also a possible activity for the serious owner and enthusiast. Talk to some experienced Briard owners about other possible activities that breed may be suitable for. Because of this, they require a lot of grooming.
Briards also like to receive attention from their family, but are generally aloof with strangers.
Overall a healthy breed, but hip dysplasia is the major concern. Any Briard used for breeding should have its hips checked and cleared. Bloat, cancer, PRA, allergies, autoimmune thyroiditis, von Willebrand's disease, and night blindness are concerns that should be openly discussed with the breeder. May not be good around kids unless well socialized and trained, then all interaction should be supervised as Briards may nip at children as though to herd them. Some individual Briards may be aggressive towards other dogs that it is unfamiliar with.