Picardy Sheepdog
Pikardský ovčák
Key facts
| FCI group | 1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs) |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | France |
| Category | Large |
| Height at withers | 55–65 cm |
Recognition features
- Medium-sized, hardy dog with a rough, semi-long coat and rugged expression
- Erect ears and a long tail reaching the hock at rest, slightly curved at the tip
- Fawn, fawn with dark overlay, fawn brindle or grey
Purpose
An old French sheepdog and guard dog with a rough, semi-long coat and erect ears.
History
The breed has very old origins; in 1863 the first Picardies were judged in the same class as Beaucerons and Briards. Paul Mégnin drafted the first standard in 1922, and after the Second World War the club "Les Amis du Berger Picard" (1955) revived interest in the breed.
Coat
Harsh, semi-long (5–6 cm) coat, crisp to the touch, with a fine dense undercoat; fawn, dark-overlaid fawn, brindle or grey.
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