07/08/2026
✨🎬 A real-life dream came true today… I met a movie star… well… movie star adjacent! 😋🐾
Seriously though, seeing Because of Winn-Dixie as a kid may have been where my deep love for dogs truly began. ❤️🐶 So when I found out I would be grooming my very first Berger Picard—the same breed that portrayed Winn-Dixie in the movie—I couldn’t contain my excitement! 🤩
Meet Captain, the sweetest girl who completely stole my heart. 🥹💕 She came in with some matting that many groomers might have chosen to shave out. After taking the time to carefully assess her coat, I realized most of the tangles were much more manageable than they initially appeared. With patience, the right tools, and a gentle approach, I was able to brush out the majority of them and preserve her beautiful rustic coat. ✨🪮 We did still have to trim away a few tighter mats to keep her comfortable, but it was so rewarding to save as much of her gorgeous coat as possible. 💛✂️
🐑🇫🇷 Berger Picards are one of the oldest French herding breeds and are known for their naturally tousled, rustic-looking coats. While they’re relatively low maintenance compared to some long-coated breeds, regular brushing is still important to prevent matting—especially behind the ears, under the legs, and around the collar.
🌟 Despite their appearance in Because of Winn-Dixie, Berger Picards are still considered one of the rarest dog breeds in the world!
Days like today remind me that this career is about so much more than grooming. 🛁🐾 It’s about earning trust, educating pet parents, preserving healthy coats whenever possible, and sometimes even checking a childhood dream off the bucket list. ❤️✨
💬 Have you ever met a Berger Picard before, or did Because of Winn-Dixie introduce you to this amazing breed? I’d love to hear your favorite movie dog in the comments! 🐶🎥👇