Berger Picard
- Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs ( without Swiss Cattle Dogs)
- Section 1: Sheepdogs
- With working trial
Berger Picard
Males: 60-65 cm Bitches: 55-60 cm
Colors: gray, gray-black, gray with black reflection, gray - blue, gray - red, light or dunkelfalben or the mixture of these colors.
The Berger de Picardie is a recognized by the FCI French breed (FCI Group 1, Section 1, Standard No. 176).
Origin and History
The Berger de Picardie should already be reached by the Celts around the year 800 in the Picardy. The two world wars decimated the stock of the race very strong. Of which she has not recovered to this day, mainly because after the Second World War breeding material was barely present. Therefore, the present Berger de Picardie to a comparatively high coefficient of inbreeding.
Description
The Berger de Picardie is an up to 65 cm tall, 32 kg heavier Shepherd. His coat is straight and goat -like brittle, weatherproof and sealed. The ears are medium in size and are. Most often, the race occurs in the colors fawn, gray or fawn ( fawn ) on.
Nature
As a herding dog, he is very independent and headstrong, which must be considered when used as a companion dog or family dog. His education needs of loving consistency, patience, perseverance but also great sensitivity be identified. Despite its originality, he is very sensitive and people oriented, which is especially evident in dealing with children and the strong protective instinct.
Use
It was originally bred as a herding dog and used, but this rarely used today. Due to its properties of the Picard is usually kept as a family pet. It is equally suitable as a rescue, monitoring and protection dog.