What is Briard?
{{Infobox dog breed | name = Briard | image = Briard fauve.JPG | image_alt = | image_caption = Briard | altname = {{ubl|Berger de Brie|Chien de Berger français de Plaine}} | nickname = | country = France | weight = | maleweight = | femaleweight = | height = | maleheight = {{convert|62|-|68|cm|abbr=on}} | femaleheight = {{convert|56|-|64|cm|abbr=on}} | coat = long, slightly wavy, goat-like | color = solid black, fawn, grey or blue; fawn overlaid with black | litter_size = | life_span = 10-12 years | kc_name = [[Société Centrale Canine]] | kc_std = https://www.centrale-canine.fr/le-chien-de-race/berger-de-brie | fcistd = http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/113g01-en.pdf | note = }} [[File:Flevobriards.jpeg|thumb|the two common versions of the Briard]] The '''Briard''' (or '''Berger de Brie''', Shepherd (dog) from Brie) is a [[France|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]]. [[Category:Working dogs]] [[Category:Dog breeds originating in France]]