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Beauceron

4.0 (4 reviews)France#141
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Key Takeaways

  • Large breed belonging to the Working Dogs group, known for typical breed characteristics.
  • High-energy breed best suited for active owners who can provide plenty of daily exercise and mental stimulation.
  • Can be stubborn; best suited for experienced owners with patience and consistent training.
  • Moderate shedder; requires regular weekly brushing to keep the coat healthy.

Quick Facts

Group

Working Dogs

Size

Large

Life Span

10-12 years

Popularity

#141

Puppy Price

$1200-$1500

Energy Level

High

Shedding Level

Average

Trainability

Stubborn

Common Names & Aliases

Bas-RougeBeauce ShepherdFrench Shorthaired ShepherdBerger De Beauce
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⚖️Beauceron Pros & Cons

Advantages

  • Grooming Requirements:Low grooming requirements, easy care

  • Affection Level:Highly affectionate and loving companion

  • Child Compatibility:Excellent with children, patient and gentle

Disadvantages

  • Allergy Friendliness:Not hypoallergenic, may trigger allergies

  • Energy Rating:Very high energy, needs constant activity

  • Training Difficulty:Challenging to train, requires patience

  • Dog Friendly:May be selective with other dogs

  • Activity Requirement / Exercise Need:High exercise needs, requires active lifestyle

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Price and Availability

Price Range

$1200-$1500

If you choose to purchase the Beauceron, you should know that the mentioned amount of money is an average of the collected data from breeders' sites and puppy finder places. If you have a Beauceron for sale, please advertise it on a reliable website to make sure the Beauceron gets to a happy place.

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Availability

4/5

Availability

Frequent: The Beauceron is easier than average to get. Maybe there is some risk of overbreeding, as it is a popular breed.

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History

The Beauceron is the largest of French sheepdogs. Although it was almost unknown outside of France, it has a long history as it was an old breed developed very slowly in France with no crosses from foreign countries.

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Recognition

Classifications

AKC Classification
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2007 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification
Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.

This breed is recognized by the following organizations:

American Kennel Club
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Beauceron is not hypoallergenic, so it may trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.

The Beauceron requires minimal grooming, just basic brushing and occasional baths.

The Beauceron sheds moderately and needs regular brushing to keep shedding under control.

The Beauceron is extremely energetic and needs constant activity throughout the day, ideal for very active owners who enjoy outdoor adventures.

The Beauceron is independent-minded and requires experienced handling with firm, consistent training from an early age.

The Beauceron is excellent with children, patient and gentle, making it a perfect family companion.

The Beauceron is moderately tolerant of other dogs but may be selective about companions.

The Beauceron requires high levels of daily exercise, including long walks, runs, or active play.

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Beauceron Comments, Reviews and Questions

Amanda

2022-07-25

Great, loyal velcro dogs. Stubborn and intelligent but loyal companions when trained well. Great for off-leash hiking.

Amanda

2022-07-25

Great, loyal velcro dogs. Stubborn and intelligent but loyal companions when trained well. Great for off-leash hiking.

Kirsten

2022-04-28

So much wrong with this beauceron data, I don't even know where to start...let me know if you want real information on a beauceron

HibouMyope

2020-10-30

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