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