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Picardy Sheepdog

Picardy Sheepdog
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Weight
23–32 kg[3]
Lifespan
12–13 years[3]

Temperament

Loyal, Good-natured, Observant

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Background and human relationship

A herding dog of Picardy in northeast France, also called Berger Picard. It appeared at a French exhibition in 1863 and declined severely during both World Wars. Its earlier ancestry has competing explanations.

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Build and coat

A medium muscular dog, slightly longer than tall, with erect ears, rough coat and a tail curving into a light J at the tip. UKC also describes its boundary-tending herding style.

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Colour and comparisons

UKC describes grey and fawn shades, brindle and mixtures, with limited chest or toe white, rather than solid black or white. Rough-coat shadows are distinct from ground colour and striping.

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Sources

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