Norwegian Buhund

Berger Picard

Norwegian Buhund vs Berger Picard

Compare Norwegian Buhund and Berger Picard side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.

Characteristic

Norwegian Buhund

Berger Picard

Breed type

Purebred

Height

41 – 47 cm

55 – 65 cm

Weight

12 – 18 kg

28 – 32 kg

Life expectancy

13 – 15 years

11 – 15 years

Child friendly

3/5

Energy level

4/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

4/5

Health

3/5

4/5

Grooming needs

2/5

3/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

3/5

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

2/5

Characteristics

Norwegian Buhund

High energy

Low grooming

Medium

Berger Picard

High energy

Easy to train

Large

Summary

About Norwegian Buhund

The Norwegian Buhund is a medium, athletic Scandinavian spitz with a square build, erect ears, and curled tail. A people‑focused, vocal farm and herding dog, it is alert, energetic, and intelligent, excelling in dog sports and thriving in active homes needing a devoted watchdog.

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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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