Picardy Shepherd

Picardy Shepherd

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The Berger Picard is French breed of dog of the herding group of breeds. These dogs are a rare breed that nearly went extinct after both WWI and WWII and still remain a rare breed to this date with only approx. 3,500 individuals in France and around 500 in Germany and few are found in the United States or other countries. The movie Because of Winn-Dixie used two of these dogs that had to be brought over from France to America.


Although the Berger Picard made an appearance at the first French dog show in 1863, the breed’s rustic appearance did not lead to popularity as a show dog. The two World Wars nearly caused the extinction of the Berger Picard and it is still rare. 

In France there are approximately 3000 dogs and in Germany approximately 350 of this breed. The Berger de Picard was recognized by the United Kennel Club on January 1, 1994. The Berger Picard is a medium-sized, well-muscled dog, slightly longer than tall. The natural tail normally reaches to the hock and is carried with a slight J-curve at the tip. The coat is harsh and crisp to the touch, and about 2-2.5 inches (5-6 cm.) long all over the body. 


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