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Name	Blue Picardy Spaniel	Briard	Berger Picard
Origins	France	France	France
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Group	Gun Dog	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard breeds.	Bleu Picard Épagneul Bleu de Picardie	Berger Briard Berger De Brie	Picardy Sheepdog Picardy Shepherd Berger de Picardie
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Briard vs Berger Picard Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which breed is the largest?	Large Medium	Large	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard? Compare adult weight ranges.	43-45 pounds (19-20 kg)	75 pounds (35 kg)	51–71 lb (23–32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	44 pounds (19.5 kg)	75 pounds (35 kg)	61 lb (27.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Blue Picardy Spaniel or Briard or Berger Picard? Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Briard vs Berger Picard height comparison:	22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (62-68 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-64 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?	23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (60 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Briard vs Berger Picard Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Find price differences between these breeds.	$600-$800	$1000-$1200	$2000-$2500
Availability Which is easier to get, Blue Picardy Spaniel or Briard or Berger Picard?	Average: The Blue Picardy Spaniel is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Briard is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Berger Picard is easier than average to get.

Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Briard vs Berger Picard Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which breed ranks highest?	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Briard dogs have great intelligence. 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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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which is easiest to train?	Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Briard dogs are easy to train. See more.	Berger Picard dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which breed is most alert?	Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Briard dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Berger Picard dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which breed is most protective?	Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.	Briard dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Berger Picard dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Briard vs Berger Picard Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard? Compare temperaments.	Active Playful Protective Gentle Adaptable Calm	Protective Intelligent Obedient Loyal Fearless Faithful	Stubborn Energetic Intelligent Lively Assertive Mellow
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. 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: Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Briard vs Berger Picard?	High: Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Briard dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Berger Picard dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Briard vs Berger Picard social needs comparison:	Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs are a social breed. See more.	Briard 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?	The wanderlust potential of the Blue Picardy Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Briard dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. 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?	Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Briard 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.	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

Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Briard vs Berger Picard Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Blue Picardy Spaniel rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Briard barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Berger Picard barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which breed is most playful?	The Blue Picardy Spaniel is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Briards, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Berger Picard is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which adapts best to small spaces?	It is not recommended to keep the Blue Picardy Spaniel breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Briard 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

Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Briard vs Berger Picard Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which breed is most flexible?	Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Briard dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Berger Picard dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Blue Picardy Spaniel or Briard or Berger Picard?	Blue Picardy Spaniel 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.	Briard 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.

Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Briard vs Berger Picard Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Blue Picardy Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Briard has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Berger Picard has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which uses mouth most during play?	Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Briard 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.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Blue Picardy Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Briard 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

Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Briard vs Berger Picard Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which breed lives longest?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Blue Picardy Spaniel: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Briard: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Berger Picard: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which handles climate changes best?	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 Briard 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.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which has fewer health issues?	Blue Picardy Spaniels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Briard 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.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Blue Picardy Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Briard 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.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Briard vs Berger Picard? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Briard vs Berger Picard health problems comparison:	Ear Infections	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia Eye Infections

Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Briard vs Berger Picard Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which breed is most active?	Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Briard dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Berger Picard dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Briard vs Berger Picard exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Blue Picardy Spaniel or Briard or Berger Picard? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.	Briard dogs need a lot of exercises.	Berger Picard dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Blue Picardy Spaniel or Briard or Berger Picard?	Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.	Briard dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Berger Picard dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Briard vs Berger Picard Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Blue Picardy Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Briard has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Berger Picard has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which needs most food?	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Briard vs Berger Picard Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors Compare color variations between Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. What colors are available?	Black Gray Speckled	Black Gray Tawny	Gray Fawn Brindle
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Blue Picardy Spaniel requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Berger Picard requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which drools least?	The Blue Picardy Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Briard 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.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Blue Picardy Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Briard has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Berger Picard has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Feathered	Fine	Wiry Waterproof Double
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which requires most frequent baths?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Blue Picardy Spaniel or Briard or Berger Picard? Blue Picardy Spaniel or Briard or {name3 shedding:	Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.	Briard dogs shed moderately. See more.	Berger Picard dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Briard vs Berger Picard Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which is best with kids?	Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Briard dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Berger Picard dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.	Briard dogs are generally with other pets.	Berger Picard dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Blue Picardy Spaniel or Briard or Berger Picard? Which dog is more friendly?	Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Briard dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Berger Picard dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Blue Picardy Spaniel or Briard or Berger Picard?	Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Briard dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Berger Picard dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Blue Picardy Spaniel or Briard or Berger Picard?	Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Briard 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: Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Briard vs Berger Picard?	Yes Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Briard 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 Blue Picardy Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Briard 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?	Blue Picardy Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.	Briards are usually recommended for elderly people.	Berger Picards are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Briard vs Berger Picard As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which excels in therapy work?	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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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Blue Picardy Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Briard 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.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which has most military use?	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.

Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Briard vs Berger Picard Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which has most puppies?	5-8 puppies	8-10 puppies	2-10 puppies, average 6
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. What's recommended?	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.

Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Briard vs Berger Picard Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. How are they classified?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1928 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Blue Picardy Spaniel, Briard, and Berger Picard. Which has most recognition?	Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Continental Kennel Club United Kennel Club	No data available	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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