History:

is France A very old breed. It was depicted on tapestries in the 8th century. It is also mentioned in 12th century texts. The exact description of the breed is from the 14th to 16th centuries. In the early days, it was used to protect goods from wolves and theft, but after the French Revolution, due to the division of the land and the increase in population, the Berry began to change its function and be used for some more peaceful tasks, such as Care for poultry, keep flocks on grass without fences, and guard the owner's property.

In an 1809 article, the dog was referred to as the Berry. In the following century, the breed participated in various dog shows. The Berry is not, as its name suggests, originated in the Berry Province. Many authorities claim that the "Berry Sheepdog" is a variant of the "Chien d'Aubry", which is derived from a 14th century story when Aubry de Modidi built a church in honor of his bravery The dog saved his son's life (the dog is believed to be a Berry).

The standard for the Berry was first set by a collie enthusiast in 1897. In 1909 a French society announced the establishment of the Berry Club. Although the club was disbanded during World War I, it was re-established in 1923 and in 1925 developed a more precise standard for the Berry, which was slightly modified It was adopted by the American Berry Club, which was established in 1928.

The history of the Berry in the United States is not well documented, and many people are sure that Marquese de La Foyette brought the breed to the United States until there was a litter of Berry in 1922. The dog is registered with the American Club and its breeder is Barbara Denison of Gorton, Massachusetts.

The extraordinary character of the Berry has stood the test of time for centuries. French shepherds are very economical and practical, and they all keep some Berry dogs with super ability. Today's breeders There has also been an effort to preserve the breed's most valuable traits: wit, loyalty, tameness, even a racing Berry will be able to display its shepherd instinct, often tipping its owner to instruct it, it will pay attention to the owner any instructions and enthusiastically do whatever task the master has delegated to it. The Berry continues to retain its habit of wandering around belongings, and it sometimes forces children to stay within a certain range in the family, and the breed is highly prized in the United States.

Berry  Alias : Brie Shepherd Berry is an emotional animal, enthusiastic and active; intelligent and brave, never timid; clever, easy to train; loyal; gentle; and obedient. The Berry has a very good memory and is keen to please his owner. Click to enter BerryClub

Character:

A sentimental animal, warm and active; intelligent and courageous, never timid; clever, easy to train; loyal; gentle; and obedient. Has a very good memory, keen to please his master. Inherited largely by ancestors: protecting the owner and the family. Although he has reservations about strangers, he is friendly and loyal to those he knows well. Maybe a little bit of self-reliance.

FCI Criteria:

[General Appearance] Good-looking, vigorous, alert, strong and not coarse, musculoskeletal strong, showing the required strength and agility , lack of these characteristics or shading by hair shall be considered a defect.

[Size, Proportion] Size, male shoulder height 58.4 ~ 68.6 cm; female dog shoulder height 55.9 ~ 64. cm. Disqualifications - All males or females below the minimum. Proportion - Body length (distance from shoulder to rump) is equal to or slightly greater than the height at the withers in males, and may be slightly longer in females.

【Head】The dog's head is always long, but not bulky. The standard length of the head from the back of the head to the tip of the nose is about 40% of the height at the withers. The head may be moderately long, especially if the body is long, and when viewed from above, front or side, the furry outline gives the impression of two rectangles, equal in width and length but not in height, curved and gathered Quite obvious, the large rectangle is the cranial, the others form the snout. The whiskers are attached at a right angle and appear alert, the head is well-defined, there is no wattle on the throat, and there is not too much wattle on the side eyes or at the temples. Expression - The eyes are sincere, curious and confident. Eyes - The eyes are well spaced, the inner and outer corners are on the same level, large, well-opened and calm, not too narrow or skewed. Regardless of coat color. The eyelids must be black or dark brown and darkly pigmented. Disqualifications - Yellow or Spotted Eyes. Ears - Set high, with thick shells and solid base, set low to make the head appear too arched, natural ear length equal to or slightly less than half the length of the head, covered with straight, dense long hair. Naturally, the ears should be small and parallel to the head. When alert, the ears should be slightly raised to make the top of the skull square. When the ears are cut, they should be upright and parallel, focusing on the parallel lines of the head; when alert, the ears should be Should be flared forward, covered with long hair, tapering in width at the base and rounded at the tip. Cranial - The width of the head, i.e. the widest part of the skull, is slightly less than its length (from the back of the head to the concave angle between the front and nose). The hairy head, although ill-defined, shows a prominent back of the head and a slightly rounded forehead. Kiss - The bearded kiss is somewhat broad and ends at a right angle, the kiss should not be narrow or pointed. Pteroplane - The dorsal muzzle line is parallel to the top line of the skull, and the commissure of the two forms a prominent concave forehead angle, located between the back of the brain and the tip of the nose at eye level. Nose - The nose is square, black, with well-opened nostrils; colors other than black are considered unqualified. Lips - Thick lips, firm and close in line, no crease or drooping at the corners of the mouth, black lips. Bite, Teeth - Strong teeth, scissors bite.

[Neck, Topline, and Trunk] Neck - Strong, well-structured, truncated cone, well articulated with shoulders. Muscular and relatively long. Topline - The topline is relatively straight from the prominent shoulders to the back, slightly descending to the wider loin and rump, the croup is muscular and well rounded, the topline is strong, neither sloping nor arching. Body - Chest broad and deep, ribs moderately curved, egg-shaped, ribs not too round; sternum moderately extended, smoothly descending to elbow level to form a deep thorax; abdomen moderately drawn up, but still with good volume . Tail - Undocking, well groomed to form a hook at the end,

neither to the right nor to the left. When at rest, the caudal vertebra hangs down to the hock, the tip of the tail is hooked, and ends at the hook, shaped like the letter J when viewed from the right side of the body. In action, the tail is raised in a harmonious curve, never exceeding the level of the topline, except for the hook at the tip of the tail. Unqualified Condition - No tail or docked tail.

[Forequarters] Forequarters with long shoulder blades, set back at a 45° angle to the horizontal, with strong muscle attachments, smooth and curved at the withers, legs—muscular, strong bones, except when viewed from the side Right palm oblique Outer forelegs vertical and, viewed from the front or back, legs straight and parallel to the midline of the body, not adducted or abducted. The distance between the two front legs is equal to the distance between the two rear legs. The structure of the legs is extremely important, which determines the dog's ability to work and withstand fatigue. Dewclaws - Dewclaws on the front legs. It may or may not be excised. Feet - feet strong and round or slightly oval in shape, walking line forward interdigital movement line, toes strong, well arched and compact

foot pads well developed compact and strong , covered by hard tissue, the nails are black and hard.

【Hindquarters】The hindquarters are powerful, strong, and able to exercise tirelessly. The pelvis is inclined at a 30° angle to the horizontal and at right angles to the upper leg bones. Legs - Viewed from one side, the hind legs are well-curved, the metatarsals are slightly inclined, and the hocks are 135°. Dewclaws - 2 degenerate toes on each hind leg, located on the lower part of the leg, giving the foot a base of width, occasionally toenails may be completely absent, the absence of toenails should not be considered a defect as long as the intertoes are present. Ideally the degenerate toe forms a functional additional toe. Disqualifications - Fewer than 2 degenerate toes on each hind leg. Feet - The position is correct if the rear toes are slightly separated when the hocks and metatarsals are parallel.

【Coat】The outer coat is rough, hard and dry (with a dry and dull sound when twisted), the coat is flat, long and naturally drooping, slightly wavy, with a healthy luster. The length of the coat on the shoulders is about 15.2 cm or more. The coat is thin and close to the whole body, the head is covered with coat, lying down, the coat is naturally separated in the middle, the eyebrows do not lie down, but arched out to slightly cover the eyes, the hair is thick and long, covering The outline of the head or completely covering the eyes.

【Color】Coat color can be other than white, and its color is mostly black, with gray tones and various brown tones. The darker the shade of each color, the better. Mixing of the above two colors is also allowed, but there should be no obvious spots, and the transition from one color to the other should be gradual and well-proportioned. White hairs may be scattered all over the body and/or white patches up to 2.5 cm in diameter are permitted at the roots of the chest hairs.

【GAIT】The strength of the well-formed Berry is astonishing. It has the athleticism for sudden turns and jumps and sudden stops that a Sheepdog needs. Its gait is supple and light, much like a large head, giving the impression that the dog is sliding without touching the ground. Strong and flexible movement is the most basic requirement of a sheepdog. Running at a trot usually, with occasional brisk driving, it's such a constant change of pace that it gets the job done. Its form is balanced and quite robust, suitable for long, all-day work. A clumsy or unsightly gait should be considered a defect.