Norwegian Hound vs Berger Picard
Compare Norwegian Hound 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 Hound
Berger Picard
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
47 – 58 cm
55 – 65 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
28 – 32 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Norwegian Hound
Medium
Berger Picard
High energy
Easy to train
Large
Summary
About Norwegian Hound
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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