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Briard

Briard

1 8.1
A large, strong French dog that has long, wavy fur and often helps move or guard farm animals
  • noun
  • /ˈbrɪərd/
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  • With its long, wavy coat, the Briard is a striking breed that often attracts attention.

Examples

  • At the dog show, the judge praised the Briard for its robust build and lively personality.

  • Everyone close to me knows my wishes, including making sure my dogs get back to Briard people.

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  • And so ends another episode of Buck Bundy... ...environmentally correct briard.

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  • Device Features + "Network Extender" icon now shows on the Home Screen when connected to Verizon ... by briard

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  • Briard Rescue was on notice for the dogs (both are rescues), and off I went at the urging of friends to try the treatments.

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  • The Briard is known for its intelligence and strong herding instincts.

How Big

Great Dane
9 2.6
mastiff
7 4.1
Briard
1 8.1
beagle
23 1.3
Chihuahua
11 3.3

Surface Forms

Briard singular
Briards plural

Etymology

Briard comes from the French region name Brie, which you may know from the cheese 'Brie'. A Briard originally meant a dog 'from Brie', and that is why this breed is named after that part of France.