Briard
- Size
- Large
- Height
- Males – 15.5 to 18 inches at the withers, Females – 14 to 16.5 inches at the withers
- Weight
- 25 to 35 pounds
- Coat
- Long
- Color
- Black, gray and tawny
- Energy
- Medium
- Activities
- Herding, Police and Military Work, Search and Rescue, Conformation
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For centuries, the brave, loyal Briard guarded and herded sheep in rural France. This large, muscular breed has a strong protective instinct and an excellent memory. Briards can be willful but also are trainable and eager to please. The breed has a distinctive appearance with his bushy eyebrows, shaggy beard and luxurious wavy coat. The Briard needs extensive grooming, including daily brushing, to prevent matting.