Berger Picard
Also called Berger de Picardie, Picard and Picardy Shepherd
- Great with kids
- Needs space
- Needs lots of exercise
The Berger Picard is a medium-sized breed of dog that was originally bred in France for herding and guarding livestock. They are intelligent, loyal, and protective, and make excellent working dogs.
- Weight
- 51–71 lb (23–32 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 22–26 in (55–65 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 90 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium, Wire
- Origin
- Picardy, France
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a little
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate with family
Alert
Aloof with strangers
Independent
Intelligent
Stubborn
Coat colours
Brindle and fawn
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 51–71 lb (23–32 kg) | 51–71 lb (23–32 kg) |
| Height | 24–26 in (60–65 cm) | 22–24 in (55–60 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Berger Picard
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Sources
- Official Standard of the Berger Picard (AKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Berger Picard - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Berger Picard Club of America Home Page (opens in a new tab)
- Facts About the Berger Picard That You May Not Know - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Berger Picard - All About Dogs | Orvis (opens in a new tab)
- Berger Picard Dog Breed Information - Vetstreet (opens in a new tab)
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