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Name	English Shepherd	Shetland Sheepdog	Berger Picard
Origins	England	Scotland	France
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Farm Collie	Dwarf Scotch Shepherd Sheltie Shetland Collie Toonie Dog Miniature Collie	Picardy Sheepdog Picardy Shepherd Berger de Picardie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, English Shepherd or Shetland Sheepdog or Berger Picard? Which is the smallest dog, English Shepherd or Shetland Sheepdog or Berger Picard?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, English Shepherd or Shetland Sheepdog or Shetland Sheepdog? English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard weight comparison:	Male: 45-60 pounds (21-28 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg)	14-27 pounds (6-12 kg)	51–71 lb (23–32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 52.5 pounds (24.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)	20.5 pounds (9 kg)	61 lb (27.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, English Shepherd or Shetland Sheepdog or Berger Picard? English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard height comparison:	18-23 inches (46-58 cm)	13-16 inches (33-41 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?	20.5 inches (52 cm)	14.5 inches (37 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, English Shepherd or Shetland Sheepdog or Berger Picard? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$800-$1000	$2000-$2500
Availability Which is easier to get, English Shepherd or Shetland Sheepdog or Berger Picard?	Average: The English Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Shetland Sheepdog is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Berger Picard is easier than average to get.

English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Shetland Sheepdog is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard trainability comparison.	English Shepherd dogs are easy to train. See more.	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are quite 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: English Shepherd or Shetland Sheepdog or Berger Picard?	English Shepherd dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Berger Picard dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog English Shepherd or Shetland Sheepdog or Berger Picard? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	English Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Berger Picard dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Shepherd or Shetland Sheepdog or Berger Picard? English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Independent Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Adaptable	Playful Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle	Stubborn Energetic Intelligent Lively Assertive Mellow
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: English Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Shetland Sheepdog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. 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: English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard?	High: English Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Shetland Sheepdog 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 English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard social needs comparison:	English Shepherd dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Shetland 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?	English Shepherd dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Shetland Sheepdog dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. 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?	English Shepherd dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Shetland Sheepdog 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

English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard playfulness comparison:	Average: English Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Shetland Sheepdogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Berger Picard is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard?	Low to Average: The English Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Shetland 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 English Shepherd or Shetland Sheepdog or Berger Picard?	It is not recommended to keep the English Shepherd breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Shetland 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

English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	English Shepherd dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Shetland 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: English Shepherd or Shetland Sheepdog or Berger Picard?	English Shepherd dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Shetland 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.

English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: English Shepherd or Shetland Sheepdog or Berger Picard?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ English Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Shetland 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 English Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Shetland 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? English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard mouthiness comparison:	English Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Shetland Sheepdog dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Berger Picard dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard?	English Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Shetland 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: English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Collie Eye Anomaly	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Epilepsy Heart Problems Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Collie Eye Anomaly Haemophilia Trichiasis	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia Eye Infections
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The English Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Shetland 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.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard lifespan comparison. How long do English Shepherd, Shetland Sheepdog and Berger Picard breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of English Shepherd: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Shetland 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: English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The English Shepherd 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 Shetland 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.

English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a English Shepherd or Shetland Sheepdog or Berger Picard? English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard energy level comparison:	English Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Shetland Sheepdog 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 English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Shepherd or Shetland Sheepdog or Berger Picard? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	English Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.	Shetland Sheepdog dogs have an average exercise need.	Berger Picard dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: English Shepherd or Shetland Sheepdog or Berger Picard?	English Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Shetland Sheepdog 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

English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: English Shepherd or Shetland Sheepdog or Berger Picard?	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 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
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the English Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Shetland Sheepdog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Berger Picard has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard coat comparison:	Fluffy Silky	Dense	Wiry Waterproof Double
Colors What are the original English Shepherd, Shetland Sheepdog and Berger Picard color?	Black Tan White Brown Sable Yellow Brindle Tricolor	Black Tan Blue White Sable Merle	Gray Fawn Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, English Shepherd or Shetland Sheepdog or Berger Picard? English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The English 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.	Average: The Berger Picard requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more English Shepherd or Shetland Sheepdog or Berger Picard? English Shepherd or Shetland Sheepdog or {name3 shedding:	English Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Shetland 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: English Shepherd or Shetland 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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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 English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard 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, English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard?	Medium ⏺ The English Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Shetland 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 English Shepherd drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Shetland 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.

English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	English Shepherd dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Shetland 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 English Shepherd or Shetland Sheepdog or Berger Picard? Which dog is more friendly?	English Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Shetland Sheepdog 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
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly English Shepherd or Shetland Sheepdog or Berger Picard?	English Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Berger Picard dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly English Shepherd or Shetland Sheepdog or Berger Picard?	English Shepherd dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Shetland 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 English Shepherd or Shetland Sheepdog or Berger Picard?	English Shepherd dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Berger Picard dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard?	Yes English Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Shetland 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 English Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Shetland 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?	English Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Shetland Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Berger Picards are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good 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: English Shepherd or Shetland Sheepdog or Berger Picard? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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: English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard?	Not really English Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Shetland 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.

English Shepherd vs Shetland 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 English Shepherd and Shetland Sheepdog and Berger Picard have?	5-8 puppies, average 6	4-6 puppies	2-10 puppies, average 6
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English Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Berger Picard Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	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.	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.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Animal Research Foundation	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 National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	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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