Beauceron
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| Beauceron | ||
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| Alternative names | ||
| French Shorthaired Shepherd Beauce Shepherd Berger de Beauce Bas Rouge (Red Stocking) |
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| Country of origin | ||
| France | ||
| Classification and breed standards | ||
| FCI: | Group 1 Section 1 #044 | Stds |
| AKC: | Miscellaneous Class (Joins The A.K.C Herding Group in July 2007) | Stds |
| The AKC Miscellaneous class is for breeds working towards full AKC recognition. | ||
| KC (UK): | Working | Stds |
| UKC: | Herding dog | Stds |
| Notes | ||
| Also registered in the USA by the North American Beauceron Club - NABC. | ||
The Beauceron is a herding dog breed from France. It is also known as Berger de Beauce, Bas Rouge or French Shorthaired Shepherd.
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[edit] Appearance
This breed stands 61 to 70 cm (24 to 27.5 inches) in height and weighs 30 to 38.5 kg (66 to 85 pounds). Its standard colouring is black and tan, black or harlequin. Other colours, such as the once prevalent tawny, grey or grey/black, are now banned by the breed standard. The coat is short, close and smooth except on legs, tail and flanks, where there is a slight fringe. Beaucerons have double dewclaws. [1] [2] [3]
[edit] Temperament
This muscular breed is described as intelligent, friendly, very calm and protective of children. They are perfect for both inside and outside the house and can be trained for different activities.
[edit] History
The regional names are somewhat misleading. The breed really does not come from Beauce but Brie; however, a different breed (the Briard) had claimed that regional name first. Although quite different in appearance, both breeds stem from similar ancestral stock.
[edit] Working life
A very versatile breed, the Bas Rouge (“Red Stocking”) was once used to herd sheep and protect the animals from wolves. The breed served in both World Wars as messenger dog, supply transport dog, detection of land mines and rescue of the wounded. In addition, the Beauceron has strong herding traits and capability.
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.beauce.org/Standard.htm
- ^ http://www.amisdubeauceron.org/standard/standard-anglais.html
- ^ http://www.beauceronclub.be/standard.htm
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