How long does a Berger Picard live?

The listed lifespan for a Berger Picard is 12–13 years.

How tall is a Berger Picard?

The listed height for a Berger Picard is 23.5–25.5 in (male), 21.5–23.5 in (female).

Is a Berger Picard good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Berger Picard is 3 out of 5.

When is a Berger Picard full grown?

The growth size band for a Berger Picard is up to 24 months.

Herding Group

Berger Picard

Berger Picard is a large dog in the Herding Group. Adult weight is 50–70 lb, height is 23.5–25.5 in (male), 21.5–23.5 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 12–13 years. AKC describes the temperament as Loyal, Good-natured, Observant.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Berger Picard dog — Photo: Svenska Mässan from Sweden · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan12–13 years

Weight50–70 lb

SizeLarge GroupHerding Group

Height

23.5–25.5 in (male), 21.5–23.5 in (female)

Energy

4 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

1 / 5

Trainability

4 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 12.5 years is about the same as the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 60 lb is about the same as the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is France. The coat is described as wiry, medium. The AKC energy score is 4 out of 5, close to the group average of 4.1 for the Herding Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 1 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 4 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 166 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation and Ophthalmologist Evaluation. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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