regardant

adjective2

1. •
   With the head turned toward the back of the body.

   • The dog was waiting for him, her paws on the second tread, pere regardant with a happy lolling tongue. — 1956
2. •
   Watchful, attentive; contemplative.

   • To horse, to horse: thus once Eurydice, / With looks regardant, did the Thracian gaze […]. — 1613