Berger Picard

Dog Breed Profile

Berger Picard History

The Berger Picard is a mid-sized, intelligent, sturdily built, active, and courageous livestock guardian. This multi-purpose farm dog was created in France and is descended from larger sheepdogs, such as the Beauceron and Molossus, found in the mountainous regions of central Europe. When working, it displays a watchful, but calm, alert, and assertive temperament. The Berger Picard is a medium-sized, intelligent, sturdily built, active, and courageous livestock guardian. This multi-purpose farm dog was created in France and is descended from larger sheepdogs, such as the Beauceron and Molossus, found in the mountainous regions of central Europe. When working, it displays a watchful, but calm, alert, and assertive temperament.

Time of Origin

800

Country of Origin

France

Ancestry

Unknown

Berger Picard Physical Characteristics

The Berger Picard is a medium-sized, long-haired breed of herding dog that originated in the Picardy region of northern France. They stand between 20 and 23 inches at the shoulders and weigh between 65 and 90 pounds. They have a large, muscular, athletic build, with a strong, broad head, a deeply wrinkled face, and small, close-set ears. Their short, rough double coat of fawn, brindle, or black-gray is thicker on the neck, shoulders, and legs. The Berger Picard is an intelligent, independent, and protective breed that is friendly and affectionate to his family, but wary of strangers.

Eye Colors

Hazel, Brown

Nose Colors

Black

Coat Colors

Fawn, Gray

Height Range

Male Height Range: 22 – 26 inches

Female Height Range: 22 – 24 inches

Weight Range

Male Weight Range: 51 – 71 lbs

Female Weight Range: 51 – 71 lbs

Berger Picard Health

Description of breed health.

Lifespan

12-13 yrs

Berger Picard Health Concerns

Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Hip Dysplasia, Collie Eye Anomaly

Berger Picard Temperament and Behaviour

The Berger Picard is an alert, calm, and devoted breed of working dog. They are very intelligent, curious, and observant. The are low-key and gentle, but are also very protective and wary of strangers. They work well with other dogs and cats, but may be aggressive toward other larger animals.

Berger Picard Activity Requirements

The Berger Picard is a medium-sized herding dog that originated in the Brittany region of northwestern France. This intelligent and hard-working breed has a weatherproof coat and a strong instinct to herd. The Berger Picard is a high-energy breed of dog. They are athletic, intelligent, and physically strong. This combination of traits can lead to destructive behavior if they are not properly exercised. The Berger Picard is best suited to a home with a fenced yard where they can run around freely. When they are not outside, they should be taken on a daily, vigorous, 30-minute walk.