Briard

American  

[bree-ahr, -ahrd] / briˈɑr, -ˈɑrd /

noun

1. one of a French breed of dogs having a long, slightly wavy coat, raised originally for herding sheep.

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briard British  

/ briːˈɑː, briːˈɑːd /

noun

1. a medium-sized dog of an ancient French sheep-herding breed having a long rough coat of a single colour

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Etymology

Origin of Briard

From French, dating back to 1930–35; see origin at Brie, -ard

Example Sentences

The American Kennel Club site says the Briard “packs so much loyalty, love, and spirit into its ample frame that it’s often described as a ‘heart wrapped in fur.'”

From Seattle Times • May 2, 2019

An expert who examined Bailey declared her unfit for service, and a Briard rescue group took her away.

From Seattle Times • May 2, 2019

At CERN, I met Ana Godinho, the Portuguese director of the institution’s education, communication and outreach programs, as well as her Belgian colleague François Briard.

From New York Times • May 28, 2018

Melba Farquhar, whose husband, Ralph, was a supervising producer on “Married … With Children,” made a habit of bringing dinner leftovers to Buck, a Briard who became a canine star.

From Washington Times • May 9, 2018

The old summer people “used to try and fit in,” said Arlene Briard, a taxi driver who has lived here thirty-five years.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times