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Name	Belgian Tervuren	Belgian Sheepdog	Berger Picard
Origins	Belgium	Belgium	France
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Tervuren	Chien De Berger Belge Groenendael	Picardy Sheepdog Picardy Shepherd Berger de Picardie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Sheepdog or Berger Picard? Which is the smallest dog, Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Sheepdog or Berger Picard?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Sheepdog or Belgian Sheepdog? Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard weight comparison:	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	51–71 lb (23–32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	61 lb (27.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Sheepdog or Berger Picard? Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard height comparison:	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (61–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inches (56–61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Sheepdog or Berger Picard? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1400	$1200-$1400	$2000-$2500
Availability Which is easier to get, Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Sheepdog or Berger Picard?	Frequent: The Belgian Tervuren is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Belgian Sheepdog is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Berger Picard is easier than average to get.

Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard intelligence:	Very smart: Belgian Tervuren is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Very smart: Belgian Sheepdog is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard trainability comparison.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs are easy to train. See more.	Berger Picard dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Sheepdog or Berger Picard?	Belgian Tervuren dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Berger Picard dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Sheepdog or Berger Picard? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Belgian Tervuren dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Berger Picard dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Sheepdog or Berger Picard? Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Loyal Attentive	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Intelligent Confident Friendly Hard Working Watchful	Stubborn Energetic Intelligent Lively Assertive Mellow
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Berger Picard dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard?	Average to High: Belgian Tervuren dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Belgian Sheepdog dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Berger Picard dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard social needs comparison:	Belgian Tervuren dogs are a social breed. See more.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs are a social breed. See more.	Berger Picard dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Belgian Tervuren dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Berger Picard dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Belgian Tervuren dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Berger Picard dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard playfulness comparison:	The Belgian Tervuren is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Belgian Sheepdog is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Berger Picard is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard?	A lot: Belgian Tervuren is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Belgian Sheepdog is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Berger Picard barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Sheepdog or Berger Picard?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Belgian Tervuren indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Belgian Sheepdog breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Berger Picard breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Belgian Tervuren dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Berger Picard dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Sheepdog or Berger Picard?	Belgian Tervuren dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Sheepdog or Berger Picard?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Belgian Tervuren bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Belgian Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Berger Picard bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Belgian Tervuren has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Belgian Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Berger Picard has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard mouthiness comparison:	Belgian Tervuren dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Berger Picard dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard health comparison. Which is the healthier: Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard?	The Belgian Tervuren is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Belgian Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Berger Picards tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Epilepsy Hyperthyroidism	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia Eye Infections
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Belgian Tervuren should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Belgian Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Berger Picard should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard lifespan comparison. How long do Belgian Tervuren, Belgian Sheepdog and Berger Picard breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Tervuren: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Sheepdog: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Berger Picard: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Belgian Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Berger Picard can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Sheepdog or Berger Picard? Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard energy level comparison:	Belgian Tervuren dogs are high-energy dogs.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs are high-energy dogs.	Berger Picard dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Sheepdog or Berger Picard? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Belgian Tervuren dogs need a lot of exercises.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs need a lot of exercises.	Berger Picard dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Sheepdog or Berger Picard?	Belgian Tervuren dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs don't need too much sleep.	Berger Picard dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Sheepdog or Berger Picard?	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Belgian Tervuren has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Belgian Sheepdog has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Berger Picard has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard coat comparison:	Thick Double	Soft Thick	Wiry Waterproof Double
Colors What are the original Belgian Tervuren, Belgian Sheepdog and Berger Picard color?	Black Cream Fawn Brindle	Black Cream Fawn Brindle	Gray Fawn Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Sheepdog or Berger Picard? Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard grooming comparison:	Average: The Belgian Tervuren requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Belgian Sheepdog requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Berger Picard requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Sheepdog or Berger Picard? Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Sheepdog or {name3 shedding:	Belgian Tervuren dogs shed moderately. See more.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Berger Picard dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Sheepdog or Berger Picard?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard?	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Tervuren has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Berger Picard has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Belgian Tervuren is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Belgian Sheepdog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Berger Picard is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Belgian Tervuren dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Berger Picard dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Sheepdog or Berger Picard? Which dog is more friendly?	Belgian Tervuren dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Berger Picard dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Sheepdog or Berger Picard?	Belgian Tervuren dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Berger Picard dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Sheepdog or Berger Picard?	Belgian Tervuren dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Berger Picard dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Sheepdog or Berger Picard?	Belgian Tervuren dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Berger Picard dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard?	Yes Belgian Tervuren dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Belgian Sheepdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Berger Picard dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Belgian Tervuren is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Belgian Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Berger Picard is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Belgian Tervurens are usually recommended for elderly people.	Belgian Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Berger Picards are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Sheepdog or Berger Picard? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard?	Not really Belgian Tervuren breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Belgian Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Berger Picard breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Belgian Tervuren and Belgian Sheepdog and Berger Picard have?	6-10 puppies	6-10 puppies	2-10 puppies, average 6
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Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Berger Picard Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1911 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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