Country of origin : France
Original Funtion : Herding Dog and Watch Dog
These Dog Breed ( Beauceron ) is trained in its country of origin for hunting, but advanced for dog obedience skills, dog rescue service, tracking, etc. This type of dog is suitable for dog sports and disciplines.

Beauceron Dog Appearance

Beauceron Dog Body
The Beauceron dog is a sturdy and muscular, tough and strongly built dog that should not be coarsely built. Its built is neither exaggerated nor unsophisticated, but average and harmonious in every respect. The back is level and the loins are broad and strong. The croup slopes where the tail is sets on. Beauceron’s tail is carried low and reaches down to the hocks or below. It has a loght curl in the shape of a “J”. The chest is deep and wide with a breastbone set low. The long shoulders slant. Beauceron’s legs are straight, the light are vertical and the lower shanks are placed slightly backwards.The hocks, strong and low are well angulated. Beauceron’s feet are round and powerful.A typical characteristic of this dog breed is the double dew claws on the inside the hindquarters, close to the feet

Beauceron Dog Head
Its long head looks harmonious and chiseled. It has a flat or slightly rounder forehand and a light stop. The straight nose bridge slopes gently down to the nose and from the side it look in line with the top of the skull. Beauceron’s muzzle is neither pointed nor heavy and has dry, well pigmented and close fitting lips. Beauceron’s ears are set high and are carried pendulously, but not too close to the head. They are equal in length to half the size of the head. Beauceron’s round eyes should not be slanting and the shape of the eyelids is slightly almond. The Beaucerons need an open facial expression.

Beauceron Dog Weight and height .
The dog weight is varies from 66¼ -110¼ lb ( 30-50 kg ) according to sex size and build.
The dogs shoulder height vary from 25½ – 27½ inch ( 65-70 cm ) and bitches from 24-26 ¾ inch ( 61-68 cm ).

Beauceron Dog Coat and Colors
The Beauceron’s Coat is solid, close lying, stiff on the body, and short on the head. The trousers of the dog are slightly feathered, like the under part of the body. The undercoat is very short, fine, dense and downy.
This dog breed has two recognized color patterns. The first is black and the second is tan. These type of dogs are black with squirrel brown markings above the eyes, on the sides of the nose and on the cheeks ( but not continiuing to the ears ), on the chest ( preferablytwo markings ), the neck and under the tail. From the toes upward at least one third of the legs is brownThe tan markings are the same as prescribed for black and tan. The gray markings in this color patter on the puppies and young dogs are brighter than those of the adult dogs. The eyes for both color patterns should preferably be dark brown, but in any case not lighter than hazelnut.The Beauceron’s caws may be black.

The Beauceron Dog Temperament

The Beauceron Dog Character

The Beauceron is a brave and highly intelligent dog. It will take vigilance of home and family for granted. The Beauceron barking and alert, also sporty and likes to works for the dog owners. This dog breed is extremely loyal to the dog owner and is attached to whole family members. The Beauceron are tough too, sometime a little independent and dominant, and therefore need good handlers. This dog coats protect them from any kind of weather. The can also be kept in kennel, provided they have enough attention and exercise

The Beauceron Dog Social behavior
A Beauceron that has been properly and thoroughly socialized gets along fine with cat and other pets at your house. This type of dog will also be good for children will, but very young and busy children will not make idear company. A dog might be slightly aggresive towards other members of its sex, but the degree of socializing and upbringing will ultimately decide how well it copes.The Beauceron will not naturally trust strangers, but if the dogs owner says everything is fine, the dog will accept them.

The Beauceron General Dog Care

The Beauceron Dog Grooming
This dog coat does not require a great deal of attention. An occasional grooming with a pin brush with more attention during the molt is sufficient.keep claws short.

Beauceron Dog training

A consistent and loving upbringing with plenty of exercise and ample contact with its owner is indispensable for well-balanced development of a young Beauceron.Without it the dog may become neurotic and aggresive. Allow plenty time for good socialization. The dog shouldbe able to meet other people, children, dogs and other animar or pet and experiencea variety of situations. Good socialization will ensure you have an equable dog that will respond with confidance to all kinds of stimulation, the rest of its life.

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