Bergamasco vs Berger Picard
Compare Bergamasco and Berger Picard: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Bergamasco
VS
Berger Picard
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Bergamasco
Berger Picard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Height
55 – 60 cm
55 – 65 cm
Weight
26 – 38 kg
28 – 32 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 15 years
11 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
5/5
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
Bergamasco
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Large
Berger Picard
High Energy
Easy to Train
Large
Summary
About Bergamasco
Ancient Italian herding breed, medium‑large and sturdy, known for its long, felted gray coat that forms natural flocks. Calm, observant, and deeply bonded to family, it doubles as a gentle guardian. Needs steady exercise, thoughtful training, early coat care, and is generally healthy and long‑lived.
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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