Temperament of the Berger Picard Dog

Berger Picards are intelligent and lively dogs. They are sensitive and assertive and respond quickly to obedience training. They seem to have a well-developed sense of humor too (it has been said that they know 'how to smile'). However, these dogs tend to stay reserved with strangers.

Picards are very friendly towards children. They are energetic dogs and enjoy doing work. They like being praised and enthused for their work. They are very suitable as guard dogs owing to their protective nature. These are relatively non-barking dogs though some lines have been known to bark frequently. They also do not have much of a hunting tendency.

The Picards are picky eaters. Hence there might be difficulties arising about selecting a suitable diet program for them. The dogs might not like what the owner may find to be a proper diet plan for them.

Being herding breeds the Berger Picard Dogs require much human companionship. These dogs can become very demonstrative to their owners and can enthusiastically befriend other pets too provided they are made to undergo formal obedience training and endeavors are made to inculcate positive socialization in them.

Suitable for apartment living?

Berger Picard dogs, though more suited for staying outdoors, can stay fine in apartments too. However, they need to get sufficient exercise daily. There may not be a large yard made available for the dog to exercise itself. The dog is at ease playing, running and sniffing around in a small yard also. They are quiet dogs and may even be taken to the workplace instead of being left alone at home when the owner goes to work. In such cases it is best if two such dogs are kept together.