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Breed Standards for
the Briard |
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General Appearance: |
The
Braird is square or slightly longer than it is tall and
powerful without being course |
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Head: |
Wide
muzzle with mustache and beard; Large calm eyes; High-set
ears; natural ear is straight, lying away from the head and
covered with hair, cropped ear is long with rounded tip. |
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Tail: |
Carried low and ending in curve |
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Color: |
All
uniform colors except white (includes black, tawny, and gray
shades) |
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Size: |
Weight: 75–100 lb
Height: male: 23-27”; female: 22-25.5” |
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Gait: |
Its
movement has been described as quicksilver, with supple,
light strides that give the impression of gliding.
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Coat: |
Its
undercoat is fine and tight, and its outer coat is coarse
and dry, lying flat in long, slightly wavy locks. |
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Temperament: |
Independent, intelligent, and self-assured |