{"product_id":"the-complete-berger-picard-guide-roy-shiba-9798257983337","title":"The Complete Berger Picard Guide: 500 Expert Answers \u0026 Facts: History, Temperament, Health, Training \u0026 Lifelong Care","description":"\u003cb\u003eTHE COMPLETE BERGER PICARD GUIDE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e500 Expert Answers \u0026amp; Facts - History, Temperament, Health, Training \u0026amp; Lifelong Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinally, a complete, no-fluff guide to one of the world's rarest and most captivating herding breeds - the Berger Picard.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You Get Inside\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e500 crystal-clear answers\u003c\/b\u003e covering everything from puppyhood to senior years. No filler. Just expert knowledge you can use today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuick Look\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBreed\u003c\/b\u003e Berger Picard (Picardy Shepherd)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAKC Group\u003c\/b\u003e Herding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifespan\u003c\/b\u003e 12-14 years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperament\u003c\/b\u003e Intelligent, independent, loyal, mischievous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest for\u003c\/b\u003e Active owners who enjoy training\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBreed History \u0026amp; Identity\u003c\/b\u003e - Why the Picard nearly went extinct twice, how it survived both World Wars, and the truth behind \u003ci\u003eBecause of Winn-Dixie\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Grooming\u003c\/b\u003e - Coat colors (fawn \u0026amp; brindle only), hand-stripping vs. clippers, and why they shed less than most dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Family Life\u003c\/b\u003e - Are they good with kids? Cats? Other dogs? The honest answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Lifespan\u003c\/b\u003e - Common issues (hip dysplasia, PRA, bloat), required health tests, and when to spay\/neuter for optimal joint health.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraining That Works\u003c\/b\u003e - Why positive reinforcement is non-negotiable. How to handle their famous \"stubbornness.\" Recall, leash pulling, and the #1 mistake owners make.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExercise \u0026amp; Enrichment\u003c\/b\u003e - Daily needs, dog sports (agility, herding, barn hunt, nose work), and simple \"jobs\" to keep them happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePuppyhood to Senior\u003c\/b\u003e - Housetraining, biting, socialization during parvo season, and caring for your aging Picard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRescue, Travel, Showing \u0026amp; More\u003c\/b\u003e - Adoption, boarding, car safety, AKC competition, and emergency first aid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Current Berger Picard owners\u003cbr\u003e- Prospective buyers researching the breed\u003cbr\u003e- Rescue volunteers and foster families\u003cbr\u003e- Herding dog enthusiasts\u003cbr\u003e- Anyone who fell in love with the dog from \u003ci\u003eBecause of Winn-Dixie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHonest Advice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The Berger Picard is NOT a beginner's dog. Their independence, energy, and problem-solving require a committed owner. If you want a dog that obeys instantly, get a Lab. If you want a partner with personality, get a Picard.\"\u003c\/i\u003e - Roy Shiba\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e500 Q\u0026amp;A format\u003c\/b\u003e - Find answers in seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmergency index\u003c\/b\u003e - Bloat, heatstroke, seizures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendices\u003c\/b\u003e - Health testing schedules, rescue contacts, socialization checklists, monthly budgets\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClickable table of contents\u003c\/b\u003e (Kindle edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Roy Shiba\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798257983337\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/19\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 152\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d","brand":"Roy Shiba","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49084153135359,"sku":"9798257983337","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-complete-berger-picard-guide-roy-shiba-9798257983337","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}