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Short History of the Breed

A French herding breed known for centuries in western Europe, his ancestry may be part of the Doberman.
The regional names are somewhat misleading. The breed was found through out northern France, rather than just in the Beauce. The other sheep dog found throughout the in northern France, was the long haired Briard, which also did not come excluively from the Brie region. Although quite different in appearance, both breeds stem from similar ancestral stock.
In 1809, Abbé Rozier, wrote an article on these French herding dogs, in which he described the differences in type and used the terms Berger de Brie and Berger de Beauce.
In 1893, the veterinarian, Paul Megnin, differentiated between the long hair Berger de la Brie and the short hair Berger de Beauce. He defined the standard of the breed, with the assistance of M. Emmanuel Ball. In 1922, the Club des Amis du Beauceron was formed under the guidance of Dr. Megnin.

Physical Description and Size

males 25½ to 27½ inches; female 24 to 26½ inches
66-85 pounds

Temperament

This muscular breed is described as intelligent, friendly, very calm and protective of children. They are perfect for both inside and outside the house and can be trained for different activities.

Dog Care

(exercise, grooming, diet)

Health Issues and Life Expectancy

life spand is usually 10-12 years

Additional Resources

• Beauceron Information & Community - PurebredPups.org
• http://www.beauce.org/Standard.htm
• http://www.amisdubeauceron.org/standard/standard-anglais.html http://www.beauceronclub.be/standard.htm

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