From French, dating back to 1930–35; see origin at Brie, -ard
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Whitney Reynolds says a touch or a lick from their Briard, Cosette, can stop one of her 7-year-old son’s meltdowns cold.
From Seattle Times • May 2, 2019
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
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
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