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