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