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Name	Berger Picard	King Shepherd	Finnish Lapphund
Origins	France	United States	Finland
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Picardy Sheepdog Picardy Shepherd Berger de Picardie	King Shepherd Dog	Suomenlapinkoira Lapinkoira
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund breed type comparison:	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred

Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Berger Picard or King Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund? Which is the smallest dog, Berger Picard or King Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund?	Large	Giant	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Berger Picard or King Shepherd or King Shepherd? Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund weight comparison:	51–71 lb (23–32 kg)	90-150 pounds (41-69 kg)	37-42 pounds (17-19 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	61 lb (27.5 kg)	120 pounds (55 kg)	39.5 pounds (18 kg)
Height Which is taller, Berger Picard or King Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund? Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund height comparison:	Male: 24-26 inches (61–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inches (56–61 cm)	25-29 inches (64-74 cm)	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	27 inches (69 cm)	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)

Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Berger Picard or King Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund? Which is more expensive?	$2000-$2500	$1500-$2500	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Berger Picard or King Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund?	Frequent: The Berger Picard is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The King Shepherd is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get.

Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund trainability comparison.	Berger Picard dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	King Shepherd dogs are hard to train. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Berger Picard or King Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund?	Berger Picard dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	King Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Berger Picard or King Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Berger Picard dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	King Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Berger Picard or King Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund? Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund behavior/temperament comparison:	Stubborn Energetic Intelligent Lively Assertive Mellow	Loving Protective Courageous Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Gentle	Courageous Friendly Keen Calm Faithful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Berger Picard dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund?	Average to High: Berger Picard dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: King Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Finnish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund social needs comparison:	Berger Picard dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	King Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Berger Picard dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	King Shepherd dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	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.	King Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund playfulness comparison:	The Berger Picard is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: King Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Finnish Lapphund is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund?	Average: The Berger Picard barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The King Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Finnish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Berger Picard or King Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund?	It is not recommended to keep the Berger Picard breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the King Shepherd breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Finnish Lapphund breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Berger Picard dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: King Shepherd dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Finnish Lapphund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Berger Picard or King Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	King Shepherd 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.

Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Berger Picard or King Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Berger Picard bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 King Shepherd bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Lapphund 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 Berger Picard has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The King Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Finnish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund mouthiness comparison:	Berger Picard dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	King Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund health comparison. Which is the healthier: Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund?	Berger Picards tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	King Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia Eye Infections	Hip Dysplasia	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Berger Picard should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The King Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Finnish Lapphund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund lifespan comparison. How long do Berger Picard, King Shepherd and Finnish Lapphund breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Berger Picard: 13 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of King Shepherd: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund?	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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The King Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Lapphund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Berger Picard or King Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund? Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund energy level comparison:	Berger Picard dogs are high-energy dogs.	King Shepherd dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Berger Picard or King Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Berger Picard dogs need a lot of exercises.	King Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Finnish Lapphund dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Berger Picard or King Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund?	Berger Picard dogs don't need too much sleep.	King Shepherd dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Finnish Lapphund dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Berger Picard or King Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund?	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	2 to 2.5 cup 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? Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Berger Picard has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the King Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Finnish Lapphund's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund coat comparison:	Wiry Waterproof Double	Fluffy Thick Weather-resistant	Fluffy
Colors What are the original Berger Picard, King Shepherd and Finnish Lapphund color?	Gray Fawn Brindle	Black Tan Cream White Sable	Black Tan Cream Brown Sable Wolf Blonde
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Berger Picard or King Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund? Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund grooming comparison:	Average: The Berger Picard requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The King Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Berger Picard or King Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund? Berger Picard or King Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	Berger Picard dogs shed moderately. See more.	King Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Berger Picard or King Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund?	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 Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund?	Medium ⏺ The Berger Picard has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The King Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Berger Picard is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The King Shepherd is an average drooler. See more.	The Finnish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund Good With Comparison

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

Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund 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: Berger Picard or King Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund? 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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a 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: Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund?	Not really Berger Picard breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really King Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Finnish Lapphund 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.

Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund 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 Berger Picard and King Shepherd and Finnish Lapphund have?	2-10 puppies, average 6	6-10 puppies	2-9 puppies
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Berger Picard vs King Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. American Rare Breed Association	No data available

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