Some facts about the Beauceron breed

• The Beauceron dog is the largest sheepdog of France.
• The Beauceron is also Known As: Berger de Beauce, Beauce Shepherd, Bas Rouge (Red Stocking) and French Shorthaired Shepherd.
• The Beauceron is one of the most versatile dogs for their ability to adapt to any task at hand.
• The country of origin of the Beauceron breed is France.
• The Beauceron is known for its herding instincts.
• In the past, Beauceron dogs were used in France to hunt down wild boar.
• Beaucerons are not suitable as kennel dogs or to live in apartments.
• The Beauceron breed was shown in the first canine Exposition in Paris in 1863.
• Beauceron dogs are very protective of their owners, especially children
• Size: males 25 1/2 - 27 1/2 inches (65 - 70 cm), females 24 - 26 1/2 inches (61 - 67 cm)
• Color: bicolor tan and black
• Ears: set high, length is 1/2 of head's length, straight
• Eyes: large, slightly oval, dark brown
• Tail: carried down, no deviations to left or right, without curvation
• Nose: black, slightly convex towards end, well-opened nostrils.
• In World War I and World War II the Beaucerons were used to serve as messengers, supply carriers and mine detectors.