Breed comparison

Australian Cattle Dog vs Berger Picard

How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.

3Affection with family3
3Good with young children3
3Good with other dogs3
3Openness to strangers3
3Playfulness3
5Energy level4
4Trainability4
4Mental stimulation needs4
3Adaptability3
4Watchdog / protective4
1Barking2
3Shedding3
1Coat grooming1
1Drooling1

The biggest differences

These two breeds are close on every trait: no score differs by more than one point.

They score the same on affection with family, good with young children, good with other dogs, openness to strangers, playfulness, trainability.

Which one should you choose?

Pick the Australian Cattle Dog if you want an energetic exercise partner, you want a quieter dog. Pick the Berger Picard if you prefer a calmer dog.

Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.

Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.

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