The very first breed standard for the Briard was drawn up in 1897 by fans of the sheepdog, and in 1909, the French association Les Amis du Briard was formed. (dogpack.com)
The breeding program went on for many years before it was considered «perfected,» and in 1903 the New South Wales Department of Agriculture created the very first breed standards. (animalso.com)
The Europeans established the first breed standard in 1930. (platpets.com)