- to rise: 23.5-25.5 inches
- Weight: 50-70 lbs
- life span: 12-13 years old
- group: AKC Miscellaneous Class
- Best suitable for: Families with children, houses with yards, farms / rural areas
- print: Vigil, assertive, energetic, energetic and intelligent
- Similar Breeds: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Pyrenean Shepherd
Basics of Berger Picard
Also known as the Picardy Shepherd, the Berger Picard (pronounced Bare-zhay Pee-carr) is the oldest dog in France. In fact, its hideous and seductive appearance hides a rich and stellar history dating back to the 9th century. It is a medium sized, well-muscled dog with a slightly elongated body. Its ears are pointed and erect, and its eyebrows are bushy, but not so excessive as to cover a dog’s eyes. The Berger Picard’s outer coat is woody and delicate with a light touch and a soft, dense undercoat.
Like most sheepdog breeds, Pekars are lively, intelligent, alert and assertive. They are very responsive to obedience training and require a gentle but firm touch from the owner. Although it is still used for herding purposes in its native France, it is also used for dog agility trials, tracking, obedience, skill show, chutzand, flyball, loan running, French Range Sport and herding events. They are also a very loyal breed of dog and make excellent companions.
Like most sheepdog breeds, Pekars are lively, intelligent, alert and assertive.
the origin
It was first brought to the north of France by the gorse during the 9th centuryten Century, Berger Picards have been used as herding dogs by the French for centuries. It has also appeared in many tapestries, engravings and woodcuts including Clément Durum, France’s First Patron Chef. Berger Picards were also used to smuggle tobacco and matches across the Franco-Belgian border. These items of contraband were placed in goat-skin bags and associated with the sinister coats of arms of the Picards, where they had no unwanted attention.
When the trench warfare of World War I and World War II reached northern France, the population of Burger Bakers hit an all-time low. The breed experienced a partial revival after the end of World War II and has since appeared in numerous films such as “Because of Winn Dixie”, “Daniel and the Superdogs”, and “Are We Done Yet?”
Pedigree
There are two schools of thought regarding the Berger Picards lineage. While some believe they descend from the Briard and Beauceron, others believe they originate from Dutch and Belgian Shepherds.
Foods / Diet
Like most other sheep herding breeds, Berger Picards are highly intelligent and responsive to obedience training.
training
Like most other sheep herding breeds, Berger Picards are highly intelligent and responsive to obedience training. However, they can be willful and stubborn when faced with a lack of leadership. Therefore, it is important for owners to always show a calm and firm leadership style.
Weight
Male Berger Picards can weigh anywhere between 50-70 pounds.
mood and behaviour
Berger Picards are one of the fastest and fastest growing dog breeds. They are also extremely loyal to their owners and very friendly towards children. Like most small animals, Berger Picards need close human contact in order to live a well-balanced life, and should be made to feel like part of the human “pack”. This can be done by taking them on long walks every day. Berger Picards can be willful and stubborn if they feel vulnerable or suspicious of their owner. Thus it is important for owners to be calm and firm with rules, boundaries and restrictions.
Berger Picards generally don’t display any great hunting instincts and get along well with other dogs and pets. However, it is recommended to socialize them with other animals early in life to ensure that problems do not arise when they are older.
Picard Bergers are naturally alert of strangers and make good guard dogs. But they are rarely aggressive and will only attack if they feel their owners are in immediate danger.
joint health problems
life expectancy
Berger Picards have a life expectancy of around 12-13 years.
practice requirements
Berger Picards are a loud breed of dog and require a great deal of daily exercise. They make excellent jogging and hiking and will also enjoy a good run alongside a bike. Like most working breeds, they are at their happiest when given a “meaningful” task.
Berger Picards are one of the fastest and fastest growing dog breeds.
AKC
Here’s what the AKC says about the Berger Picard: “A medium-sized, active and playful dog, the Berger Picard is dedicated to being a working companion, doing his work with enthusiasm while also responding well to training. This breed has a shaggy topcoat, with a short, dense undercoat to produce a coat that is resistant to conditions Air that worry in general. Picards’ coat comes in two shades of hoof with or without a gray undercoat and trimming on the ears as well as pinstripes. Monthly brushing is essential to prevent matting, with occasional bathing and hand stripping of ears to be petted. ” The Berger Picard was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2013.
coat
Despite its sinister appearance, the Berger Picard is a relatively low maintenance dog. Their coats shed slightly and only need to be groomed once or twice a month. They also have a very light doggy scent and don’t need to be washed off.
puppies
Berger Picard puppies are extremely lively and should be socialized with various animals and strangers from a very young age.
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