The Aladax Briard family is near Austin in Dripping Springs, Texas.  We strive to breed a beautiful "old style" classic Briard with movement, head and outline.   When it comes to our dogs, in our opinion nothing is more important than health and temperament.  Please see about us for more information. 

If they are a companion, show dog or performance competitor-- a Briard can not do their "job" unless they are healthy and have sound temperaments.  All of our dogs are a part of our home, family and community so excellent temperaments are not optional.  Our puppies have a GREAT start by being incredibly well socialized. All of our puppies raised in our family room with our children and accept regular visitors of all shapes and sizes.  We feel strongly that puppies must be properly socialized from before birth to reach their ultimate potential as beloved companions.  See Behavioral Development of the Puppy to learn more.   It is important that proper socialization and training continue for the first year and beyond since a puppy's ultimate temperament has as MUCH to do with how they are raised, as good genetics!  We provide ongoing support in this to our puppy buyers and will "be there" for our puppies for a lifetime.  Briards need a home where they are raised with love, firm guidance, a sense of humor and understanding.

As a human genetic counselor, Martine feels equipped to breed Briard's that are as healthy as possible and is committed to the health of Briards and of all breeds.  The health issues are what break people's hearts. 
We are happy for our dogs to go on to be competitive show dogs (often excelling shown by their owner)--and are pleased for our dogs to compete in agility , herding and obedience where they excel  BUT our highest priority is that they are first and foremost  healthy, long-lived, cherished companions.   These dogs are hairy characters with tons of love to give.  That is why they are called the
"HEART WRAPPED IN FUR."   

We try to provide comprehensive information on this website on the breed, breed health and our own dogs.  Browse around and feel free to contact us with questions or for more information.
Past Aladax Litters
 Upcoming litters/Puppies Available
See below to learn detailed information about each of our dogs. 

We would like to introduce to you the Aladax Briards: (Click on each name to learn more about each one)

                        
          Tille                                              Cherie                                                         Dazzle