Meet the Berger Picard
Comedic Canine
Smarty Pants
Best Fur Friend
My Many Looks
My Breed Characteristics
Furbulous Fact
As I Grow Up
History of My Breed
Care Tips
Training Tips
Personality
Funny
Intelligent
Affectionate
Group
Herding
Origin
France
Life Span
12-13 Years
Breed Popularity
#151 of 193
Height Range
21.5-25.5 Inches
Weight Range
50-70 Pounds
Coat Details
Type
Medium
Texture
Wiry
Features
Double Coat, Waterproof
Colors
Fawn; Brindle; +/- Brindle or White Markings
Hypoallergenic
Cost to Buy
$2,000-$2,500
Lifetime Care Cost
$16,920-$18,330
My Many Looks
My Breed Characteristics
Furbulous Fact
As I Grow Up
History of My Breed
Care Tips
from Dr. Jessica Greenberg, Associate VeterinarianTalk to your vet about possible eye issues.
Berger Picards are prone to a few eye disorders, like progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), so speak to your breeder about any eye problems your Berger Picard could be predisposed to. Genetic screenings are also available for some heritable eye issues, so speak to your vet regarding those
Watch for signs of heart problems.
While Berger Picards aren’t exceptionally prone to heart complications, it’s important to conduct a basic heart exam to ensure your dog’s heart health. Certain heart diseases can lead to murmurs and other cardiac issues, so it’s best to be proactive.
Take care of your pup’s pearly whites.
Dental disease affects 80% of all dogs. It occurs when tartar buildup on the teeth becomes so overwhelming that it causes infection in the gums and roots of the teeth. Take your pup for regular professional dental cleanings and exams to avoid any complications with their teeth.
Training Tips
from Dr. Jessica Greenberg, Associate VeterinarianCoach your pup out of its stubbornness.
Berger Picards are intelligent pups, but they have a stubborn streak that can pose some challenges when training them. If your pup is being obstinate and repeating unwanted behaviors, turn around, ignore them for a few seconds, and take a deep breath. The trick is not letting them seize control of the narrative by doing something else to get your attention, whether it's barking or gnawing on the couch. Remember to reward the good behaviors with treats and love, ignore the bad behaviors, and always stay positive to bring out the best in your pup.
Give your Berger Picard a job to do.
These dogs respond well to tasks, so give your dog plenty of stuff to do. Long periods of idleness can bring destructive behavior, so something as simple as giving them a toy and instructing them to hold it while you eat dinner, or as extensive as putting them in agility training, will be beneficial to them.
Let your dog get a ton of exercise.
This is a very high energy breed that needs a lot of exercise. They should be taken on several walks a day and have plenty of playtime. If they stay sedentary, they’ll be unhappy and can start to misbehave. Do whatever you can to give them plenty of exercise to tucker them out.
My Many Looks
My Breed Characteristics
Furbulous Fact
As I Grow Up
History of My Breed
Care Tips
Training Tips
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Personality
Funny
Intelligent
Affectionate
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Group
Herding
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Origin
France
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Life Span
12-13 Years
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Breed Popularity
#151 of 193
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Height Range
21.5-25.5 Inches
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Weight Range
50-70 Pounds
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动物皮毛
Type
Medium
Texture
Wiry
Features
Double Coat, Waterproof
Colors
Fawn; Brindle; +/- Brindle or White Markings
-
Hypoallergenic
-
Cost to Buy
$2,000-$2,500
-
Lifetime Care Cost
$16,920-$18,330