Beauceron dog breed

Breed Group: Herding

Weight: Male: 75-85, female: 65-75 lbs

Height: Male: 25-27, female: 24-26 cm

Overview

This breed originated in France, where they were developed during 1500. The Beauceron is a herding dog large, used by farmers to keep an eye on sheep, cattle and family. During the first and second world war, the French army used these dogs as messengers. They were prized for their ability to recognizeMines and paths to follow directions. Even today, the Beauceron is still used by the police and the army.

Temperament

The Beauceron is very brave, affectionate, intelligent dog. These dogs are fearless and very vigilant and persistent. The Beauceron is very talented when it comes to obedience training, and also for their knowledge of their needs known to the owner. This breed makes an excellent natural guard dog, and respect both for their appearance. These dogs love to work, and exercise in large open spaces. They are natural herders herd everything and everyone, unless they are not trained in. You will also find this race very quiet, affectionate and compliant. The Beauceron like to know that their leader, and then follow them. In general, do well with kids and other animals, especially if raised with them from puppy hood off. This> Dog is currently working very well when one of its left alone for long periods of time.

Care

The maintenance of the Beauceron are not very high, and will not need much attention. This dog can sometimes be based on increased attention and preparations can be paid for their care when they are shed. The Beauceron is an average shedding dog.

Training

It 's too early to receive the Beauceron important obedience and socializationTraining. The learning environment should be fair, firm and stable, to achieve the best results. Coaches of these dogs must be dominant, otherwise the Beauceron will try to be the leader.

Health Problems

As a shepherd dog, the Beauceron is one of the few major health problems. There are some things that should make potential owners Beauceron, hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy and include flatulence. Many of the largerRace suffers from this last condition, and should be treated very quickly in order to avoid emergencies of life.