Picardy Sheepdog

Origin

France

Attractive to:

An athletic owner. The breed's rugged constitution and boundless energy make it an excellent sporting partner.

Not the best for:

Anyone not strong enough to take charge of this independent problem-solver with a stubborn streak.

Aliases:

Berger Picard

Cross between:

None

Size:

Medium-Large
Big, but will still fit in a small car.

Exercise Needs:

Medium (About an hour)
Doesn't have to be a solid hour, you can give them lots of short walks.

Coat:

Spikey
If not hand stripped will go fluffy. If you don't pluck their fur in the old fashioned way they transform from spikey to soft.

Shedding:

Doesn't moult much
But all dogs shed dander so if you're allergic, make sure you'll be ok

Life expectancy:

13 years

Good first dog?:

No