Rustic French herder. Lively and loyal.

Size Weight Height Lifespan
Large 50 - 70 lbs 21 - 26 inches 12 - 13 years
(These are estimates and may vary.)

Origin: France



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Running Digging Swimming Exploring Playing with Toys Obedience Training Tracking Herding Fetch Hiking Socializing Tug Of War Frisbee Chewing Agility Training Cuddling Guarding Hunting

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Clever Protective Affectionate Stubborn Confident Fearless Friendly Docile Energetic Calm Patient Aggressive Gentle Sociable Adaptable Playful Independent Clever Agile Loyal

May be a good fit if you:

  • Are looking for a breed that generally does well with children.
  • Are a first-time dog owner looking for a relatively approachable breed.

Things to consider:

  • This breed may be less suited to smaller living spaces.
  • This breed tends to need plenty of regular physical activity.

Frequently Asked Questions About Berger Picard

The Berger Picard is not generally considered hypoallergenic. Individual allergy reactions can vary.

The Berger Picard tends to have a moderate level of shedding.

The Berger Picard generally needs a moderate amount of routine grooming.

The Berger Picard is generally a high-energy breed that tends to enjoy an active routine.

The Berger Picard tends to need plenty of regular physical activity and mental stimulation.

The Berger Picard has moderate trainability and generally benefits from patient, consistent training.

The Berger Picard generally tends to do well with children when properly socialized and supervised.

The Berger Picard may get along with other dogs with appropriate socialization and introductions.

The Berger Picard is generally considered relatively approachable for first-time dog owners.

The Berger Picard may be less suited to apartment living and may benefit from more space.