Australian Kelpie vs Berger Picard
Compare Australian Kelpie and Berger Picard: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Kelpie
VS
Berger Picard
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Kelpie
Berger Picard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Height
43 – 51 cm
55 – 65 cm
Weight
14 – 20 kg
28 – 32 kg
Life Expectancy
11 – 15 years
11 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Australian Kelpie
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
Berger Picard
High Energy
Easy to Train
Large
Summary
About Australian Kelpie
The Australian Kelpie is a medium, athletic herding dog, bred for stamina and focus. Intelligent and quick to learn, it needs extensive daily exercise and mental work. Affectionate yet independent, it excels in herding and dog sports, stays generally healthy, and suits active, committed homes.
About Berger Picard
Rustic French herding dog with a shaggy, weather‑resistant coat and large erect ears. Medium‑large, athletic and balanced. Intelligent, sensitive, devoted to family, but reserved with strangers. Needs daily exercise, mental work, early socialisation and consistent, gentle training.
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