How much does a Berger Picard puppy cost?

On average, a Berger Picard puppy will cost somewhere between $2,000 and $3,000.

How many Berger Picards are there in the United States?

400 Berger Picards
There are approximately 400 Berger Picards in the United States and Canada. The Berger Picard Club of America and the Berger Picard Club Canada were formed to help promote and protect this breed.

How big does a Berger Picard get?

25.5 inches
How big does a Berger Picard get? This breed can easily grow up to 25.5 inches at shoulder height and weigh up to 70 pounds.

Are Berger Picards rare?

More About This Breed The population of Berger Picards was devestated by World Wars I and II, and they remain rare. Today there are only about 3500 Berger Picards in France.

What breed of dog is Winn-Dixie?

The breed was chosen for the unusual, even awkward, appearance. The dog who played Winn-Dixie in the film was not one dog at all. Animal trainer Mark Forbes used five dogs. The breed is the Berger Picard (pronounced “bare ZHAY pee CARR), also called the Picardy shepherd, from France.

Are Berger Picards aggressive?

So a Picard may be standing and looking just this way to another dog, the other dog however, may perceive the Picard as making aggressive overtures and respond negatively. Picards also have naturally upright, pricked ears. In many other breeds, pricked upright ears are also, to another dog, a sign of aggression.

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Is a Berger Picard a good family dog?

These dogs are fine with children and other pets, and they enjoy having a job to do. They also thrive on spending time with family members and make great watch dogs. According to the Berger Picard Club of America, Picards have an unusual ability to hold eye contact for a long time.

Is the Berger Picard a good family dog?

This delightful medium-sized dog is people oriented, loyal, and can make a good family pet if properly socialized. Like any breed of dog, the Berger Picard is not for everyone, and much thought must be devoted to choosing the right dog.

What is the Berger Picard Club of America?

The Berger Picard Club of America has been formed to help promote and protect this breed.The 2005 release of the movie Because of Winn Dixie introduced America to the Picardy Shepherd.

Are there any Picards in the US?

Berger Picards are the oldest French Sheepdogs and quite rare in the United States. We have always been enamored by the Picards and are excited to be part of the breed. We have bred some of the top Picards in the U.S. since 2009. Eclipse-bred dogs have graced the top of the UKC Top 10 since 2010 and earned AKC Best in Miscellaneous 96 times.

Are Picardy Shepherds rare?

The Berger Picard (bare ZHAY pee CARR) or Picardy Shepherd is one of the oldest French herding breeds. With World War I and World War II being fought in the Picard’s home territory of northern France, the Berger Picard nearly became extinct and is still rare today.