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| Breed: Beauceron |
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| Height: The Beauceron is about 24 to 27˝ inches tall. |
| Weight: The Beauceron weighs between 66-85 lbs. |
| Colors: The Beauceron can be black and tan, or a black and tan merle. |
| General Appearance: The Beauceron is a well balanced, solid dog of good height and well muscled without heaviness or coarseness. The dog is alert and energetic with a noble carriage. The whole conformation gives the impression of depth and solidity without bulkiness, exhibiting the strength, endurance and agility required of the herding dog. Dogs are characteristically larger throughout with large frame and heavier bone than bitches. Bitches are distinctly feminine, but without weakness of substance or structure. The Beauceron should be easily approached without showing signs of fear. |
| Temperment: The Beauceron is a dog at heart, with spirit and initiative, wise and fearless with no trace of timidity. Intelligent, easily trained, faithful, gentle and obedient, the Beauceron possesses an excellent memory and an ardent desire to please his master. He retains a high degree of his ancestral instinct to guard home and master. Although he is reserved with strangers, he is loving and loyal to those he knows. Some will display a certain independence. |
| Care: Beaucerons need minimal grooming. Weekly bushing of his short coat will suffice. Extra attention is needed during shedding. |
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| Training: The Beauceron enjoys stimulating activity such as an agility class. Early training and socialization is needed. |
| Activity: The Beauceron needs regular daily exercise which should include long walks and free run off the leash. |
| Life Span: The Beauceron lives an average life of 11-13 years. |
| Litter Size: The Beauceron has an average litter of |
| Country of Origin: The Beauceron originated in France. |
| Brief History: The Beauceron is a distinct French breed of herding dog. Though almost unknown outside of France, the Beauceron has a long history. It is a very old breed developed solely in France with no foreign crosses. The Beauceron is a dog of the lupoid type. The earliest record so far found of what is thought to be this breed dates back to a renaissance manuscript of 1578. In 1809, the abbey Rozier reported plain dogs destined for guarding flocks and herd. In 1863, Pierre Megnin differentiated with precision two types of these sheepdogs: one with a long coat (The Berger de Brie "Briard") and the other with a short coat (the Berger de Beauce "Beauceron"). They are used extensively on farms in France to herd sheep and in some cases cattle. Of the many sheep herding dogs in France, the Beauceron is the preferred choice. |
| Registries: FCI (Group 1), UKC, AKC |
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