Briard
Briard with natural ears
Alternative name
Berger de Brie
Country of origin
France
Classification
FCI: Group 1 Section 1 AKC: Herding ANKC: Group 5 (Working Dogs) CKC: Group 7 - Herding Dogs KC(UK): Pastoral NZKC: Working UKC: Herding Dog Breeds
Breed standards (external links)
FCI AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC

The Briard is a large breed of dog, one of many herding breeds.

Appearance

The Briard can be any of several different solid colors or lighter colors with darker or light ears and face. Briards stand 22 to 27 inches (58 to 69 cm) at the withers. Ear cropping has been common in the breed, although more breeders are leaving the ears in their natural state.