Berger Picard Dog
INTRODUCTION
Berger Picard Dogs are Loyal, Good-Natured, and Observant dogs they are from the Herding group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 141. These dogs are highly intelligent and love the outdoors. If you are an outdoor person, you will love the company of this breed as it requires lots of exercises to keep them fit and healthy both physically and mentally. Berger Picard Dogs are Purebred and non-allergic dogs.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Assertive, Intelligent, Stubborn, Energetic, Lively, Mellow
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Herding. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : France
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The Berger Picard is believed to be one of the oldest herding dogs in the world, with origins dating back to the 9th century
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Berger Picard Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Fawn, Grey
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 13 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: 28 - 33in (71 - 84cm)
Length: 33 - 39in (84 - 99cm) -
TAIL
The tail is a natural extension of the topline. The tail is never docked; is thick at the base, and tapers to the tip
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WEIGHT
Male: 23 - 32 kg
Female: 23 - 32 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
2 - 10 pups
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LOOK A LIKE
Schnauzer Dog
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1863
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ORIGIN
France
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Very friendly to all humans
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
