From French, dating back to 1930–35; see origin at Brie, -ard
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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
Charlie Hebdo’s editor-in-chief, Gerard Briard, accepted the award alongside Jean-Baptiste Thoret, a film critic.
From Time ● May 5, 2015
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
Lastly, a somewhat obscure breed known as the briard is popular with search and rescue teams.
From Fox News ● Mar. 13, 2022
Inspired by a fuzzy briard, Arty is the friendly gatekeeper to “Love From Mount Pom Pom,” a new installation by the Japanese artist Misaki Kawai.
From New York Times ● Mar. 15, 2012
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