Beauceron

Ease of Training
Shedding
Watchdog
Guard Dog
Popularity
Size

History

• He was developed in France for herding
• The earliest record of him dates back to 1578
• He's used on farms in France to herd sheep and sometimes cattle

Personality and Behavior

• He's energetic, strong, agile, and posses lots of stamina
• He's reserved with strangers
• He's fearless
• He's protective of children
• His threatening look makes him a good guard dog
• He's independent and strong willed

Training

• He's fairly easy to train. He learns commands at an average rate.

Shedding

• He sheds quite a bit of hair. You'll find some hair stuck to your clothes, couch and carpets.

Grooming / Maintenance

• His short coat only needs to be brushed occasionally. However, because it sheds you may find yourself brushing it once a week, or more, to minimize the hair in your home (what you remove with a brush doesn't end up on the couch!).

Other varieties

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