The Berger Picard (bare ZHAY pee CARR) or Picardy Shepherd is one of the oldest French herding breeds. With World War I and World War II being fought in the Picard’s home territory of northern France, the Berger Picard nearly became extinct and is still rare today. The movie, Because of Winn Dixie, introduced America to the Berger Picard but the public primarily thought it was a mixed breed. This delightful medium-sized dog is people-oriented, loyal, and can make a good family pet if properly socialized. Their rustic coat does not require hours of maintenance.
Berger Picard
Meet the Berger Picard
Breed Group:
Herding
Breed Personality:
Courageous, Smart, Energetic, Friendly
Breed Specifics
Max Life Expectancy
(years): 13
(years): 13
Max Height
(inches): 25.5
(inches): 25.5
Max Weight
(lbs): 70
(lbs): 70
Main Breed Characteristics
Good with Children (3/5)
Good with Other Dogs (3/5)
Shedding (3/5)
Grooming Needs (1/5)
Coat Length (1/5)
Good with Strangers (3/5)
Playfulness (3/5)
Protectiveness (4/5)
Trainability (4/5)
Energy Level (4/5)
Barking Level (2/5)
Breed Variations
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