Beauceron
Also called Bas Rouge and Berger de Beauce
- Great with kids
- Easy to train
- Needs space
The Beauceron is a large and powerful breed of dog that was originally bred in France for herding and guarding livestock. They are intelligent, loyal, and protective, and make excellent working dogs.
- Weight
- 66–86 lb (30–39 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 24–28 in (61–70 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Double
- Origin
- Beauce, France (19th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Very easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Drools a little
Temperament
Calm
Confident
Intelligent
Loyal
Obedient
Protective
Coat colours
Black, black and tan and harlequin (gray, black and tan)
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 66–86 lb (30–39 kg) | 66–86 lb (30–39 kg) |
| Height | 26–28 in (65–70 cm) | 24–26 in (61–67 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Beauceron
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Breeds of a similar size
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Sources
- Beauceron Dog Breed and Characteristics (opens in a new tab)
- Beauceron - Complete Breed Guide (opens in a new tab)
- Beauceron Dog Breed Information & Characteristics (opens in a new tab)
- Beauceron Dog Breed - Temperament, Personality and Characteristics Traits (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards for the Beauceron (opens in a new tab)
- Beauceron Dog Breed Information (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).