Beauceron
Low Maintenance: When it comes to grooming, the Beauceron is an easy keeper thanks to his short, double coat. A bath every three to four months with a mild shampoo is all that is needed. Brush his sleek coat with a natural bristle brush or rubber hound mitt several times a week to remove dead hair. Easy Training: The temperament and willingness to work of a Beauceron makes it very easy to train. As stated previously, the Beauceron is eager to please and will be obedient to an established pack master. This breed is very strong willed, however, and does require and assertive and firm pack master. The Beauceron must be made to heel beside their pack master and enter a door after the pack master. This shows the dog the order of the pack. All humans in the home must rank higher than the dog to prevent him from believing they lead the pack. The Beauceron is not a dog of extremes, but is a solid, balanced dog as befitting a true multipurpose dog ready to do a long day's work. Its body is powerful yet agile, its jaws strong, its gait fluid, effortless, and ground covering. The head is not held high when moving, but is lowered to the level of the back, as is typical of herding dogs. Its outer coat is straight, dense, and coarse, of medium length; this, combined with a dense undercoat, offers weather-resistant protection. An unusual trait is the presence of double dewclaws on the hindlegs, which seem to be a French tradition for herding and flock dogs. Although they serve no function, they were perhaps at one time associated with the best herders, and are now a breed trademark. Beaucerons are uncannily intelligent and adept at any task involving learning, memory, and reasoning. They are courageous and calm, and make reliable, thoughtful guardians. This is an extremely loyal breed that is eager to please its family; however, if not properly trained, the Beauceron can run the family. Beaucerons are patient with children, but can be overwhelming to them or try to herd them. They may be wary of strangers and do not take to unfamiliar dogs. They can get along with other family dogs and pets. The Beauceron originated in the north of France and records of their existence can be traced all the way back to the Renaissance. They are accomplished working dogs primarily utilized as flock guards. The Beauceron is also known as Berger de Beauce, Bas Rouge, Red Stocking and Beauce Shepherd. Originally lumped in with the Briard, the Beauceron gained individual recognition in 1911. Also, it is possible that the Beauceron breed may have had a hand in the creation of the Doberman Pinscher you know today. The Beauceron is a very versatile breed that was also utilized by the military for purposes such as detecting mines, locate wounded, carry food and ammunition as well as carry messages. The Beauceron is gaining popularity as a watchdog and family pet, however, they are still quite rare and have a great many other talents to explore.
| 08: | Bruno |
| Child Friendly: | 4 stars Good with Kids: This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them. |
| Intelligence: | 3 stars Ranking: # Full Ranking List |
| Weight: | 110 pounds (50 kg) |
| 10: | Harley |
| Origin: | France |
| Trainability: | 5 stars More + Less - Easy Training: The temperament and willingness to work of a Beauceron makes it very easy to train. As stated previously, the Beauceron is eager to please and will be obedient to an established pack master. This breed is very strong willed, however, and does require and assertive and firm pack master. The Beauceron must be made to heel beside their pack master and enter a door after the pack master. This shows the dog the order of the pack. All humans in the home must rank higher than the dog to prevent him from believing they lead the pack. |
| 05: | Sammy |
| 06: | Bruno |
| Exercise Needs: | 4 stars The Beauceron is a working breed that needs a lot of both mental and physical exercise. They do best with some type of job to do. If their bodies and minds are not adequately fulfilled they will be hard to handle and destructive. |
| Life span: | 10-12 years |
| Stranger Friendly: | 2 stars |
| 01: | Max |
| 02: | Cooper |
| 03: | Buddy |
| Adaptability: | 3 stars |
| Colors: | Black & Rust Black & Tan Gray Black & Tan Harlequin |
| Other names: | Berger De Beauce, Bas-rouge, French Shorthaired Shepherd, Beauce Shepherd |
| Size: | Large |
| Temperament: | Courageous obedient Loyal Protective loving |
| Litter Size: | 6-7 puppies |
| Popularity: | 2022: #111 2021: #121 2020: #121 2019: #121 2018: #124 2017: #141 2016: #140 2015: #142 |
| Puppy Prices: | Average $2000 - $2500 USD The Beauceron, long considered a rare dog in the United States, the average price of a Beauceron pup ranges from $2,000 - $2,500 and up depending on the breeder, the area you are in and the linage of the pups. |
| Shedding Level: | 3 stars Moderate Shedding: The Beauceron sheds small amounts year-round and more heavily in spring and fall. He will need more frequent brushing during seasonal shedding periods to control the amount of loose hair floating around your house. |
| Watchdog Ability: | 5 stars |
| 09: | Marley |
| Apartment Friendly: | 2 stars The Beauceron will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. They are moderately active indoors and will do best with at least a large yard. |
| Dog Friendly: | 2 stars |
| Playfulness: | 4 stars |
| Rank: | Boy Names |
| Type: | Purebred |
| 04: | Jake |
| Health Issues: | 2 stars Hypoallergenic: NoThe Beauceron is generally a healthy, hardy breed. |
| Height: | 24-27.5 inches (32-70 cm) |
| Name: | Beauceron |
| 07: | Oscar |
| Barking Tendencies: | 3 stars Occassional |
| Breed Group: | Herding (AKC:2007 & UKC) |
| Cat Friendly: | 2 stars |
| Grooming: | 2 stars More + Less - Low Maintenance: When it comes to grooming, the Beauceron is an easy keeper thanks to his short, double coat. A bath every three to four months with a mild shampoo is all that is needed. Brush his sleek coat with a natural bristle brush or rubber hound mitt several times a week to remove dead hair. |