Beauceron
Beauceron
History:
Country/Date of Origin: France/1500s
The Beauceron is one of the best-known sheepdogs in France. Like some of its compatriot breeds, the Beauceron has double dewclaws that enabled it to get a good grip in the sheep's wool when it climbed across their backs to get across a flock. Although it has been used as a herding dog for centuries, it is thought the original use was as a hunting dog. The Beauceron is also used successfully as a police dog.
FCI Group: 1 (Herding)
Other Names Body Type Personality Coat Health Concerns
Back to TopBerger de Beauce, Bas Rouge
AKC Group: Miscellaneous
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Back to TopBody Type:
- A large dog that looks like a cross between a Doberman and a Rottweiler, although it is related to neither
- Height: 25-29 inches (at shoulder)
- Weight: 66-85 pounds
- Ears are cropped to a point and are held erect in the US
- Long tail is carried low and is not altered
Personality:
- Super intelligent and very trainable
- Wary of strangers. Natural guarding instincts
- Tends to be a one-person dog
- Good with children if raised with them
- Very independent nature
- Wants to take charge of all situations; not recommended for the first time dog owner
Coat:
- The coat is short but not smooth
- Two color patterns are allowed: black with tan markings above the eye, on the side of the face and under the neck and forming stockings. The other color is black with grayish merle speckling which is described as harlequin. The harlequin is quite uncommon
- Minimal grooming required
Health Concerns:
- Hip dysplasia
- Skin allergies
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