Related breedBichon Frisé1300 to 1933 · Belgium, FranceBriard at a glance
- Origin
- Brie, France
- Appeared
- 1300 to 1897 (likely)
- Family
- Continental Herder
- Type
- Herding dog
- Size
- Large
- Life span
- 10 to 12 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 113
- DNA clade
- Continental Herder (Parker 2017)
The name. From the Brie region east of Paris.
Same familyGerman Spitz1400 to 1899 · GermanyFamily and relatives
Gave rise to
Same family: Continental Herder
Beauceron, Bergamasco Shepherd, Bouvier des Flandres, Hovawart, Polish Lowland Sheepdog, Belgian Malinois
Same time, same continent
Beagle, Bichon Frisé, Bolognese, Borzoi, Bracco Italiano, Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Close by DNAKurī1250 to 1300 · New ZealandClosest relatives by shared DNA
- Groenendael11.8 Mb
- Belgian Tervuren10.5 Mb
Source: Parker et al. 2017, shared haplotypes in megabases.
Same eraPoodle1400 to 1874 · FrancePlace in time
The Briard appears 1300 to 1897 (likely), in the Late Middle Ages, when 53 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Briard is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
On the timelineLate Middle Ages53 breeds first appeared in this period
Same time, same continentBeagle1400 to 1890 · United Kingdom
Herding dog behaviourBorder Collie behaviour problems and how to train themBorder Collie behaviour and training: why they nip, chase, fixate and fear noise, what to do about each, and a weekly plan for owners.
Same eraPoodle1400 to 1874 · France

