Facts about Beauceron Puppies

Surprisingly, considering its long history, the Beauceron is not widely known outside of its native France.

Today, it's a general purpose dog, still used for herding sheep but also used for guarding, police work, tracking and military.

Lately, the breed has been gaining popularity as a pet and a companion in the rest of Europe and North America.

Physical Characteristics of Beauceron Puppies

This is a large dog whose body is longer than it is tall. It has a wide, deep chest, a strong neck, a long head, dark eyes, a black nose and a strong tail. The ears are either cropped erect or natural drop.

It has a double coat that consists of a harsh, short outer coat and soft and dense undercoat. The coat can be black with tan markings or harlequin, a combination of black, gray, and tan.

Temperament

These are highly intelligent and trainable dogs. They are devoted to their owners and don't like to be alone. Self-assured and fearless, they can be reserved with strangers. They will be good with children if they are raised together.

They are very protective and make excellent guard dogs. They also have a strong herding instinct and may try to herd everyone in sight, including humans, by nipping at heels.

Without proper training, the Beauceron can be domineering, so puppy socialization training is recommended while your pet is still young. When properly socialized, he will not have any problems with other pets or children.

Best Owner / Living Conditions

Beauceron puppies are very active and, though they can adjust to an apartment lifestyle, will do much better in a suburban setting.

They require an active, experienced, and gentle but firm owner who can keep them busy with tasks to do.

Some Beauceron breeders may interview prospective owners to make sure this is the right breed for them.

Activity and Exercise

This is a very active breed and, without enough exercise, can become bored and destructive.

If you have a large, fenced yard or can take him to a safe area, he will enjoy running off leash.

If your yard is not fenced, consider getting an electronic dog fence. There are a lot of systems that are cheap (a lot cheaper than a physical fence), easy to install and will keep your pet well protected.

At a minimum, he needs couple of brisk and long walks every day.

Grooming

Beaucerons are average shedders and are easy to care for. Brush about once a week, more often during the shedding season. Bathe only when absolutely necessary.

Health Concerns

Like all dog breeds, the Beauceron is susceptible to complications caused by parasites such as dog ticks, fleas, and puppy worms, including tapeworms, roundworms, and heartworms.

Some other common health problems include hip dysplasia and bloating. To learn more about dog diseases and health care, visit dog health problems.

To reduce the risk of the above and many other health problems, buy only from reputable Beauceron breeders (visit dog breeders to learn how to identify responsible dog breeders).

No matter how small the risk of health problems is, any puppy may get sick or injured. Many health problems will require an immediate attention from your Vet, but there are many others that will not, and you may handle them on your own.

To save time and money, learn how to diagnose and treat dog health problems that don't require your Vet's attention.

Life Expectancy

The average life expectancy for Beauceron puppies is between 10 and 12 years.

Did you ever consider adopting your next pet?

If this is the breed you are interested in, and adoption appeals to you, consider contacting your local Beauceron rescue. There are thousands of pets waiting for a loving home and, yes, it's possible to adopt a purebred dog.