🐾 Quick History
The Beauceron, also known as the Berger de Beauce, is an ancient French breed originating from the Beauce region in central France. Primarily used as a working dog, this herding dog has long been employed to guard flocks of sheep and cattle, as well as to perform guarding and defense tasks. Due to its great intelligence and adaptability, the Beauceron has also been used in the military and police, particularly during the world wars. It is a breed particularly respected for its versatility and effectiveness in various tasks.
🐕 Breed Profile
The Beauceron is a large, robust, muscular, and powerful dog, with an elegant and well-proportioned silhouette. Its short, dense coat, usually black and tan, accentuates its imposing and majestic appearance. Although it has an impressive stature, it also possesses a gentle and loyal expression. Its temperament is balanced, and it is particularly attached to its family.
🔍 In Brief
- Hypoallergenic: No
- Weight: 55-88 lbs (males), 55-77 lbs (females)
- Height: 25-28 in (males), 24-26 in (females)
- Life Expectancy: 10-12 years
- Physical Exercise Needs: 2 to 3 hours per day
❤️ Personality & Compatibility
- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Protective: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Playful: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Vocalizations: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Obedient: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Hunter: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Calm: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Athletic: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Independent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
Compatibility:
- With children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- With animals: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- With strangers: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- In an apartment: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
> Good to know: The Beauceron is an extremely protective and loyal dog towards its family. Its great intelligence and energy make it an ideal working dog, but it can be independent and may need an experienced owner. It thrives in an active environment and with rigorous training.
🛠 Hygiene & care
- Maintenance difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Maintenance frequency: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
💰 Budget
- Purchase price: 800-1200 €
- Average annual cost: 450-950 € (food, veterinary care, accessories)
💡 Fun fact: The Beauceron is often used in service roles due to its exceptional intelligence. It also excels in dog sports such as agility, flyball, and obedience, where it shows its energy, speed, and ability to learn quickly.
