Briard
Temperament
Confident, Smart, Faithful
[3]Background and classification
A French lowland sheepdog bred to gather and guard flocks. Its name appears in an 1809 publication. During both world wars it also served as a sentry and searched for wounded soldiers.
[1]Appearance and coat
A muscular body balances robustness and flexibility for active agile movement. Beneath the long coat, body and leg structure provide a comparison beyond the decorative outline.
[1]Coat and comparisons
Black, fawn and black-overlaid fawn occur with grey or blue tones and lighter shading. Facial masks and related shading differ from white spotting; even fawn coats vary in depth across the body.
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