Berger Picard

Picardy Shepherd
Berger Picard
Other namesPicard
Berger de Picardie
Picardy Sheepdog
OriginFrance
Traits
Height Males 24–26 in (61–66 cm)
Females 22–24 in (56–61 cm)
Weight 51–71 lb (23–32 kg)
Coat rough
Color fawn or brindle
Litter size 2–10 pups
Kennel club standards
Société Centrale Canine standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)
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The Berger Picard (/bɛərˌʒ pɪˈkɑːr/ bair-ZHAY pih-KAR, French: [bɛʁʒe pikaʁ]) or Picardy Shepherd, is a French herding dog originating in Picardy. These dogs nearly became extinct after both World War I and World War II[1] and remain a rare breed.

  1. ^ Senecat, J (1979). The Picardy Shepherd of Yesterday and Today.