Comparison: Bearded Collie and Picardy Sheepdog

Bearded Collie and Picardy Sheepdog are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Bearded Collie	Picardy Sheepdog
FCI group	1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)	1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of origin	United Kingdom	France
Category	Medium	Large
Height at withers	51–56 cm	55–65 cm
Weight	18–27 kg	–
Life span	12–14 years	–
Recognition features	Long tousled coat with a beard and fringe Slimmer than an Old English Sheepdog, with a long tail Grey, brown or black with white markings	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
Coat	Long, harsh, flat or slightly wavy coat with a soft undercoat.	Harsh, semi-long (5–6 cm) coat, crisp to the touch, with a fine dense undercoat; fawn, dark-overlaid fawn, brindle or grey.
Purpose	A Scottish Highland herding dog that drove sheep long distances in harsh weather.	An old French sheepdog and guard dog with a rough, semi-long coat and erect ears.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.