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The Beauceron: French Herding Breed

The Beauceron is a very ancient breed herding dog for many centuries in a land
which has been used for centuries in where there were no fences, consequently
France as a herding dog and guardian of he could easily travel many miles in a
the flock. Other names for the dog are day keeping his flock rounded up. This
Berger de Beauce (Shepherd of the Beauce) is a breed that has changed very little
or Bas Rouge (Red Stockings). The through the centuries and it is said that
descriptive name of "red stockings" all correctly built Beauceron should
describes the typical coloring of the posses this extended trot and the stamina
dog, it must have red on all four legs to keep it up for a long period of
and elsewhere as described in the breed time.The Beauceron is similar in
standard written by the Beauceron Club of appearance to the Doberman, although
America: " the markings are: dots above heavier and larger. There are some who
the eyes; on the sides of the muzzle, believe that the Beauceron was used in
fading off on the cheeks, never reaching the bloodlines of the Doberman. The
the underside of the ears; two spots on Beauceron has all the characteristics of
the chest are preferred to a breastplate; an all purpose working dog, he is highly
on the throat; under the tail; on the loyal and focuses well on his training
legs the markings extend from the feet to and what is required of him. He has been
the pasterns, progressively lessening, used as a messenger dog during both World
though never covering more than 1/3 of Wars, he is still in use by the military
the leg, rising slightly higher on the and also serves as a police dog and drug
inside of the leg".The Beauceron is not dog. He has found great service as a
well known outside of France, although it tracking dog and a search and rescue dog,
has increased in popularity in the United he is enjoyed by his human admirers in
States where there is an active Beauceron all the areas of obedience and utility.
club which has made strides in getting Just some of the activities in which
the dog entered into the Miscellaneous Beauceron owners have participated with
class of the American kennel Club.The their dogs include: skijoring, sled
Beauceron in the show ring is a dog that pulling and weight pulling, scent
is judged not only on structure but also detection, agility, Schutzhund and Ring
on his unique movement known as the sport. This is a dog that will happily
extended trot which can cover a great apply himself to anything that is asked
deal of ground fluidly and smoothly. of him and is an intelligent dog with a
This trot is known as the "Beauceron willingness to please. He has a strong
trot" and is much admired and is the sign sense of guardianship and protectiveness
of a well balanced working/herding but should never be aggressive without
ability. The Beauceron was used as a cause.




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