| Briard |
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Briard |
| Other names | - Berger de Brie
- Chien de Berger français de Plaine
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| Origin | France |
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| Height |
Males |
62–68 cm (24–27 in) |
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Females |
56–64 cm (22–25 in) |
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| Coat |
long, slightly wavy, goat-like |
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| Color |
solid black, fawn, grey or blue; fawn overlaid with black |
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| Life span |
10-12 years |
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| Dog (domestic dog) |
The Briard (or Berger de Brie, Shepherd (dog) from Brie) is a French kind of dog. Originally, the Briard was used for herding livestock. The Briard is an old race of dogs, which is mentioned in a manuscript of the 14th century (about hunting). The Briards exist in different colors, the most common ones are pale brown and black. The Briard is a long-haired breed of dog; the short-haired Beauceron is probably the same race. The Briard is a working dog breed; it has also been used as a search-and-rescue dog, and in certain roles as a therapy dog, for example to help people with certain conditions, such as those with Post-traumatic stress disorder.